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Weekly newsletter 15 May 2025

Weekly introduction

15 May 2025

Research Report - May 2025 - Farm Labour
ISSUES

Research Report - May 2025 - Farm Labour

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14 May 2025

Ridley Corporation has acquired Incitec Pivot Fertilisers' distribution business.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ridley Corporation adds fertiliser distribution to its portfolio via Dyno Nobel acquisition

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has sold its distribution business for A$300 million.

14 May 2025

Walkabout mother bins are now available in Australia.
MACHINERY

Mother bins go Walkabout at Horsham

US-made Walkabout mother bins are now available in Australia.

14 May 2025

RRT is heading to South Australia next month to donate hay and boost morale.
WEATHER

Church charity offers drought relief to South Australian farmers

The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is delivering 1500 bales of hay to South Australian farmers next month.

14 May 2025

An air quality expert has said livestock's role in climate issues can often be overstated when it comes to methane.
CATTLE

Cattle are part of the climate solution: UC Davis expert

Livestock wrongly cast as climate villain could be part of the solution.

14 May 2025

Including a legume and/or canola as a break crop has shown positive effects in the paddock in subsequent years.
CROPPING

Drought resistance strategies put to test in long-term paddock trial

Measuring and managing nitrogen levels in the soil is a key part of a long-term NSW paddock trial.

12 May 2025

Crops are starting to emerge in southern areas of WA, while northern regions remain dry.
CROPPING

WA growers push ahead with seeding plans

GIWA reports traditional start to the WA grain growing season.

12 May 2025

A pilot research project has shown feedlot cattle might be better off with a brush.
CATTLE

Feedlot cattle can brush their stress away

Pilot study shows a big brush can keep feedlot cattle happy.

12 May 2025

PARTNER CONTENT

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.