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Research Report - March 2025 - Large Square Baler Testing
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Research Report - March 2025 - Large Square Baler Testing

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05 March 2025

The Fendt 620 Vario tractor was displayed at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days, Horsham, Victoria, this week.
MACHINERY

Fendt 600 series tractors on show at Horsham

Fendt's new four-model 600 series tractors make their debut at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

05 March 2025

One of the largest cattle producers in Australia has bought Rawlinna Station.
AGRIBUSINESS

Cattle company snaps up Australia's largest sheep station

Major cattle company invests in Australia's sheep and wool industry.

05 March 2025

Kondinin Group research engineer, Ben White, responds to the Australian Government's Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Political guarantees surrounding basic mobile coverage labelled "misleading"

Kondinin Group researcher dismisses political grandstanding surrounding rural communications.

05 March 2025

A research facility in Horsham, Victoria, is using in-paddock heaters to replicate extreme heat on crops.
CROPPING

Expanded facility puts the heat on crop research

Extreme temperatures mimicked and researched at Horsham facility.

03 March 2025

The Soil CRC is working on a new risk management tool for soil.
AGRIBUSINESS

Soil risk/reward reporting tool taking shape

Grower group-led research reveals the risks and rewards of new farming practices.

03 March 2025

Goats are available for hire to control weeds through intensive grazing.
PASTURES & SOILS

Goats: a novel weed control solution

Goats can be effective at controlling weeds and are available for hire.

01 March 2025

Green-on-green technology was deemed one solution to tighter chemical controls. Pictured: The Greeneye system, which will be trialled in Australia as part of a partnership with Croplands, with support form the GRDC.
CROPPING

Cropping under tighter chemical controls

GRDC Grain Research Update Perth: Challenges of tighter chemical controls and possible solutions.

28 February 2025

Weeds impose an annual cost on Australian grain growers of approximately $4.1 billion in lost production and control measures.
AGRIBUSINESS

GRDC partners in $47m Weed Management Initiative

GRDC announced a $47m initiative to support growers in tackling weeds.

28 February 2025

The Discordon one-pass tillage tool is now available through Waringa Distribution.
MACHINERY

Discordon tillage implement added to Waringa Distribution lineup

The Gregoire Besson Discordon is a ripping, discing and finishing implement.

28 February 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.

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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.

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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.