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Australia's largest sheep station is expected to attract interest from local and international investors.
AGRIBUSINESS

Australia's largest sheep station hits the market

Rawlinna Station is on the market, after Fortescue withdraws from purchasing the property.

04 November 2024

Agriculture Victoria has developed the DAMDEEP tool to help with dam volume measurements.
CATTLE

New tool can help with dam depth measurements

A clever idea called DAMDEEP can help estimate the depth of a dam and in turn, water volume.

04 November 2024

Precision measurement involves the correct tools and also the skills to use them properly. Accurate work cannot happen without accurate measurement.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Achieving perfect performance with precision farm tools

Discover affordable precision measurement tools for farm workshops and how to use them.

01 November 2024

Episode 3 says the make up of the Australian sheep flock is changing.
SHEEP

Change is afoot, or 'ahoof'

Episode 3 says welcome to the new (shedding) sheep in town.

01 November 2024

Kia has launched its Tasman ute.
MACHINERY

Wraps come off Kia's Tasman ute

Kia's new Tasman ute has a 2.2L diesel engine that generates 154kW of power and 441Nm of torque.

01 November 2024

Apple safety features allow users to contact emergency services using satellite and can even contact emergency services automatically if the user is unresponsive following a serious car crash or fall.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Apple safety features that could save your life

Safety features on Apple iPhones and Watches that all rural people should know about.

31 October 2024

The Greeneye system will be trialed in Australia as part of a partnership with Croplands and with support from the GRDC.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Green-on-green precision spraying technology to be tested in Australia

Precision spraying technology used in the US at post-emergence is set to be trialed in Australia.

30 October 2024

A new survey has highlighted some of the challenges facing vets in rural and regional areas.
CATTLE

Prolonged vacancies and graduate debt highlighted in major survey of vets

An Australian Veterinary Association survey has highlighted key challenges faced by the profession

29 October 2024

Research Report - November 2024 - Field Days Wrap
ISSUES

Research Report - November 2024 - Field Days Wrap

Read this archived issue of Farming Ahead's Research Report printed edition in your web browser.

28 October 2024

Kondinin Group researchers, Josh Giumelli and Ben White, have been testing mobile phones for over 20 years, and in that time have seen the demise of the CDMA network, the rise of Telstra’s Next G network, the implementation of fast 4G services and now the end of 3G.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Farewell 3G: Shutdown starts today

The 3G network will progressively shutdown from today until 4 November, 2024.

28 October 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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.