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When filled with biopesticides like tea tree oil, tiny silica nanoparticles with surface spikes purpose-built to give prolonged periods of protection (pictured) could be a key puzzle piece for flystrike control.
SHEEP

Nano-formulated biopesticides on the horizon for flystrike control

A new Tea Tree Oil-based treatment for blowfly strike in sheep is being trialled.

08 January 2025

The Ford Ranger was once again the best selling vehicle in Australia last year and has more to deliver to the market, with its PHEV Ranger due mid-year and its Super Duty coming in 2026.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Ford Ranger tops best-seller list again in 2024

In 2024 Ford Ranger was the top selling new vehicle in Australia for the second year in a row.

07 January 2025

Last year saw an increase in drones being used for spraying, especially in Western Australia where wet conditions hampered paddock access.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drones called into action for wet winter

Wet winter in Western Australia prompts webinar on using drones for spraying.

06 January 2025

Participants will be mentored by accomplished industry leaders as part of the NFF’s National Agricultural Leadership Program (NALP).
AGRIBUSINESS

Nine emerging leaders named for flagship program

Nine future farming leaders have been named for NFF's National Agricultural Leadership Program.

06 January 2025

The NVES standard commence on 1 January 2025, requiring car manufacturers to set average carbon dioxide targets for all new cars.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

NVES kicks off. Will vehicle price hikes follow?

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) has commenced. What will it mean for prices?

06 January 2025

MLA and AWI have co-funded the Modern Stubbles project and resource to help producers understand how to effectively graze sheep on stubbles.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

What's new to farming in 2025?

Check out new products and services for the new year.

03 January 2025

Serafin Machinery has a new model seeder called the Ecosow which has a transport width of 3m.
MACHINERY

Narrow fold seeding option from Serafin Machinery

Serafin Machinery has a new model seeder with a 3m transport width.

02 January 2025

APVMA is extending review timeframes for paraquat and diquat so it can consider and analyse large volumes of submissions and new data.
CROPPING

New data prompts extension for key herbicide reviews

APVMA extends review timeframes for paraquat and diquat to consider submissions and new data.

02 January 2025

Kondinin Group’s Ben White in a paddock of irrigated wheat, testing a Fendt Ideal harvester for capacity and losses.
AGRIBUSINESS

Making independent research our business

From the editor.

02 January 2025

Read all the top online stories from Farming Ahead in 2024.
AGRIBUSINESS

Signing off with the top stories of 2024

Check out Farming Ahead's most popular online articles from 2024.

23 December 2024

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.