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Almost a fifth of WA breeding ewes could be gone by next year, with 58 per cent of WA producers intending to cut back numbers, which could have lasting consequences on the national flock.
SHEEP

Challenging conditions prompt producers to cut back ewe numbers

The national ewe flock is expected to drop by nine per cent over 12 months.

02 July 2025

Cattle Australia's Dr Chris Parker has questioned biosecurity breach penalties following the discovery of an illegal haul of 62 tonnes of pork and animal protein.
CATTLE

Biosecurity breach raises serious questions

Haul of 62 tonnes of illegal meat and animal protein sparks debate about biosecurity and penalties.

02 July 2025

Justin Bryant, CNH high horsepower product manager for ANZ, with a Steiger Quadtrac 645 at the FarmFest field days in Queensland recently.
MACHINERY

Case IH upgrades Steiger Quadtrac range

Case IH has launched the latest model of its Steiger Quadtrac.

02 July 2025

Boss has released its Gen2 air cart which features multiple poly bin options.
MACHINERY

Boss rolls out new seeding cart and ripper

The Gen2 Boss air carts can be up to 33,600 litres capacity.

30 June 2025

International urea prices, which surged during the conflict in the Middle East, are returning to pre-conflict levels. However, prices could remain elevated in Australia.
CROPPING

Australian urea prices expected to remain elevated as global spikes settle

International urea prices are coming down, but may remain elevated domestically.

30 June 2025

The quick grain grab, fuelled by concerns surrounding access to energy out of the Middle East, has quickly dissipated. And along with it - so have the associated price premiums.
CROPPING

Grain premium drops as Middle East ceasefire holds

Wheat and crude oil prices have dropped to pre-conflict levels, following a sharp spike.

30 June 2025

DPIRD research scientist Brittany Bolt looks over the Portable Accumulation Chambers at the Katanning Research Station in WA, used to measure methane production from sheep.
SHEEP

West Australian sheep feed trials feature at New Zealand livestock conference

Livestock emissions research from WA was presented at a major conference in New Zealand recently.

30 June 2025

Australia’s highest horsepower tractor – the John Deere 9RX 830 is showing up in dealers around the country, like this one at Hutcheon and Pearce in Griffith, New South Wales.
MACHINERY

John Deere's highest horsepower tractor has arrived in Australia

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the John Deere 9RX 830.

27 June 2025

COGGO is seeking expressions of interest for funding of up to $150,000 over a two-year period, and is particularly interested in projects that seek to improve the testing of starch quality of cereal grains (improving on the current falling number test).
CROPPING

Research grants of $150,000 available for grains projects

COGGO research grant EOI applications close next Friday.

27 June 2025

Rainfall last month was appreciated but many south-eastern regions of Australia will still struggle to reach average crop yields.
WEATHER

Mixed bag for crop yield potential

Soil moisture ranking: June, 2025.

27 June 2025

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Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.

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Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)

Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.