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A new prediction model is looking at the relationship between lamb eating quality and cooking methods.
SHEEP

New prediction model sheds extra light on lamb eating quality

A new model can now forecast the eating quality of specific cuts of lamb by cooking methods.

12 March 2025

Artificial intelligence can help drive efficiencies for grain growers with functions such as green-on-brown and green-on-green spraying.
CROPPING

AI's potential looms for grains industry

Opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence for the grains industry.

12 March 2025

The BYD SHARK 6 has benefited from its head start as the only PHEV ute available in Australia, but with the Ford Ranger PHEV expected mid-year, competition isn't far away.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

BYD Shark 6 ute hits Australian market with a bang

The BYD Shark 6 ute was the 6th top selling new vehicle in Australia last month.

11 March 2025

UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi presented recent findings of a study into herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass at the GRDC research updates in Perth. Credit: UWA.
CROPPING

Glyphosate resistance hits 'alarming levels', study finds

A four-year study has highlighted concerns surrounding potential cuts to paraquat use.

11 March 2025

Two new barley varieties have been accredited to Malting status.
CROPPING

Cyclops and Neo CL accredited as malting barley

Two new barley varieties have been added to the Malting Accreditation list.

11 March 2025

Droneland Australia won an innovation award at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days this week with an autonomous drone docking system.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drone technology impresses at field days

Autonomous drone docking system wins innovation award at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

07 March 2025

Ford confirms the full price and specification of the Ranger PHEV ahead of its Australian launch mid-2025.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Ford releases Ranger PHEV pricing and specs

Find out how the PHEV compares to traditional Rangers and the BYD SHARK 6.

07 March 2025

Farmsafe Australia is calling on industry, government, and corporate partners to step up and take responsibility for farm safety by working with the organisation.
AGRIBUSINESS

Calls for urgent action as on-farm deaths rise

On-farm fatalities rose to 72 in 2024, prompting calls for urgent action.

07 March 2025

CropLife Australia CEO Matthew Crossey at the launch of the bagMUSTER program in Ballarat, Victoria, yessterday.
AGRIBUSINESS

Soft plastic bag recycling program for agriculture launched

An Australian-first recycling program for plastic input bags used in farming was launched yesterday.

07 March 2025

Farming Ahead - March 2025
ISSUES

Farming Ahead - March 2025

Read this archived issue of Farming Ahead's printed edition in your web browser.

05 March 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.

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.

editions

Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.