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The latest National Residue Survey shows Australian grain growers are doing a good job of complying with pesticide residue levels.
CROPPING

Pesticide residue survey reveals high compliance

National Residue Survey shows excellent compliance by growers from around Australia.

09 December 2024

New analysis shows nuclear technologies do not offer a cost advantage over renewables, such as solar.
AGRIBUSINESS

Analysis debunks claims nuclear will deliver cheaper energy

The Coalition claims its nuclear plan will deliver cheaper energy, but a new report refutes this.

09 December 2024

Grain growers need to listen and respond to public concerns if they want support for a social licence to keep farming, a new report has found.
CROPPING

Report highlights the importance of building public trust

Grain growers must build public trust to retain and maintain a social licence to operate.

09 December 2024

A manual gearbox is now an option for most of the Toyota LandCrusier 70 Series.
MACHINERY

Toyota adds manual option to 70 Series LandCruisers

Toyota's 70 Series LandCruiser now has a manual transmission option.

06 December 2024

Sales of leading utes have dropped in Australia, but Ford Ranger was still the second top selling vehicle in November after Toyota's RAV4.
MACHINERY

New ute sales slip as tough times bite

FCAI's latest report shows sales of top utes are slipping, down 21-41 per cent from November 2023.

06 December 2024

Independent testing conducted on behalf of ACCC has found Elon Musk's Starlink service is outperforming NBN Sky Muster.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Starlink outperforms Sky Muster in independent testing

ACCC report finds Starlink delivers higher speeds and lower latency than Sky Muster.

06 December 2024

The Australian Government is seeking someone to advocate for its live sheep export phase out- a job ALEC describes as a poisoned chalice.
SHEEP

Government offers $1600 a day for a job "nobody wants"

Labor is seeking someone to advocate the transition away from live sheep exports.

04 December 2024

Emissions reductions activities include planting of locally appropriate trees, supplementary feeding to reduce methane emissions, and improving flock productivity.
SHEEP

Insetting program set to benefit growers and brands alike

AWI insetting program set to reward woolgrowers for emissions reductions activities.

04 December 2024

Federal and State government treasurers have committed to progressing agricultural and farming machinery in Right to Repair legislation.
MACHINERY

NFF applauds agricultural Right to Repair commitment

Treasurers get on board to progress Right to Repair legislation including farming and machinery.

04 December 2024

China, the second largest market for Australian beef and veal after the United States, has lifted the last of its remaining red meat suspensions on Australian processors.
CATTLE

China lifts its remaining beef suspensions

China has now removed suspensions on all Australian red meat establishments.

04 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.