LATEST HEADLINES : 87 of 1819

The WA Government has released its Firearms Regulations 2024, detailing the new Primary Producers Licence.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA Government proclaims controversial new firearm regulations

WA's new gun regulations have been released, and contain some unexpected changes.

23 December 2024

Kondinin Group research general manager, Ben White (right), congratulates researcher Josh Giumelli for 25 years of service with Kondinin Group.
AGRIBUSINESS

Josh Giumelli celebrates 25 years with Kondinin Group

Josh joined Kondinin straight out of uni and has been with the group ever since.

20 December 2024

Farmers are being asked to tackle serrated tussock now as seed setting may be under way.
CROPPING

Prevent serrated tussock from setting seed

Producers reminded to take serrated tussock control seriously.

20 December 2024

A wet start to summer has hindered some crop harvesting.
WEATHER

Rainfall turns around for many in the start of summer

Plant available soil moisture: December, 2024.

20 December 2024

A hay and grain logistics company has been charged after a worker was fatally impaled by a telehandler fork attachment.
CROPPING

Agricultural company charged following fatal impalement

A hay and grain logistics company has been charged over the death of a worker in 2022.

20 December 2024

NFF says frustration over rural connectivity is at boiling point, and the four-fold increase in engagement in the 2024 review proves that.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Responses to regional telecommunication review soar as frustration builds

The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review saw a four-fold increase in participation on 2021.

20 December 2024

Sheep producers now have access to new scanning and pregnancy resources for sheep.
SHEEP

New sheep pregnancy scanning resources available

MLA and AWI have launched a new set of resources to help with lambing ewe management.

18 December 2024

Harvest is nearly over in some parts of the country, while others have been held up by weather conditions. Pictured is the winning entry of GrainCorp’s 2024 Harvest Photo Competition by Rebecca Gosling from Poochera, South Australia.
CROPPING

Will harvest be over by Christmas?

Harvest is nearly over for some growers, but others will continue into the festive period.

18 December 2024

Rabobank reports its net national rural confidence index dropped from -4 per cent in September to -9 per cent.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA and Queensland farmers buck trend with improved optimism

Rabobank survey shows confidence is up in WA and Queensland, but subdued in other states.

18 December 2024

Agriculture Victoria says feeding sheep on cereal straw requires a cautious approach, especially post-lactation.
SHEEP

Caution urged when feeding cereal straw in the lead up to joining

Feedtests and monitoring are important when feeding sheep on cereal straw.

18 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.