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Valtra's new S6 Series of tractors peaks with the 310kW S416 model.
MACHINERY

Valtra's new S Series tractors peak at 310kW

Valtra's new sixth-generation S Series high horsepower tractors are now available in Australia.

14 February 2025

The strongly opposed Biosecurity Protection Levy has been officially rejected, with the bill discharged from the Senate Notice Paper this week.
AGRIBUSINESS

Biosecurity Protection Levy scrapped by the Senate

Farmers celebrate policy wins, including binning the Biosecurity Protection Levy.

14 February 2025

Maintaining knowledge of current market values and using benchmarks can help growers determine if their farms are undercapitalised or overcapitalised with farm machinery.
MACHINERY

How to optimise farm machinery investment

Planning machinery investment using national benchmarks.

14 February 2025

In a grassy paddock near Kadina in South Australia, weed control in field peas provided by Ultro pre-emergent herbicide is shown on the left, compared with an untreated area on the right.
CROPPING

New mode of action offered by Ultro

ADAMA's Ultro pre-emergent herbicide can be used in a variety of pulse crops.

12 February 2025

Mitsubishii has added a Special Edition Triton ute to its range.
MACHINERY

Special Edition Triton added to Mitsubishi range

Latest Triton ute model includes a new look and updated Adaptive Cruise Control.

12 February 2025

The Case IH Steiger 715’s heavy-duty suspension was among several CNH machines and technology to win AE50 innovation awards.
MACHINERY

Case IH and New Holland honoured with 10 AE50 Awards

Highlights from the AE50 Awards.

11 February 2025

Lemken’s new Solitaire ST seeding rig can be fitted with various implements.
MACHINERY

Lemken launches Solitaire ST drill

The Solitair ST will be available in Australia next year.

11 February 2025

CLAAS Variant RC balers now offer more precise control of the bale core.
MACHINERY

New CLAAS Variant balers get smarter

CLAAS upgrades its Variant 500 series variable chamber round balers

11 February 2025

Western Australian grain growers are being urged to perform germination tests on canola seed left over from last season.
CROPPING

Warning issued for carry-over canola seed

GIWA is encouraging growers to test carry-over seed.

11 February 2025

 A Queensland study looked at how wheat fares in the face of heatwaves, specifically during the grain-filling period.
CROPPING

Queensland study uncovers heat stress impact on wheat

Study looks at how wheat fares in the face of heatwaves- especially during the grain-filling period.

11 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.