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Farmers say proposed changes to paraquat and diquat could see sustainable farming practices go up in flames, and force them to increase burnoffs and revert to other old practices for weed control.
CROPPING

Paraquat and diquat restrictions could be devastating – survey result

Survey shows paraquat and diquat restrictions would take South Australian farming back decades.

28 October 2024

A new $13.6m plant-based protein project aims to help Australian growers supply pulses to suit a lift in demand.
CROPPING

Plant-based protein project set to boost pulse export opportunities

A $13.6 million project aims to help growers capitalise on growing demand for plant-based proteins.

28 October 2024

Yields drop across most of the wheatbelt
WEATHER

Yields drop across most of the wheatbelt

Wheat yield ranking map: 16 October, 2024.

25 October 2024

NSW growers may be held up at GrainCorp receival sites from next week, as its workers plan to randomly stop work as part of protected industrial action.
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GrainCorp workers set to strike as harvest kicks off

Over 200 GrainCorp workers will commence one hour work stoppages across NSW sites from next week.

25 October 2024

AFIA is shining a light on safety planning for this year's National Hay Safe Day.
CATTLE

Hay safety in the spotlight

This National Hay Safe Day AFIA is urging farmers to reflect on safe practices and plan ahead.

25 October 2024

Farming Ahead - November 2024
ISSUES

Farming Ahead - November 2024

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

24 October 2024

A new online safety hub is now available which has plenty of sound advice for side-by-side use.
MACHINERY

Side-by-side online safety hub launched

A new information hub focussing on safe side-by-side vehicle use is now online.

24 October 2024

Will Albo win the next Federal Election?
AGRIBUSINESS

Who will win the next Australian Election?

The Coalition has made some bold promises to Australian farmers, but will it win the next election?

23 October 2024

RaboResearch analyst, Vitor Pistoia, said patchy rainfall, a warm winter and late frosts this season had delivered a mixed bag across Australia.
CROPPING

Australian winter crop production estimated at 47.1Mt

Rabobank predicts Australian winter crop production will be 1.1 per cent higher than last year.

23 October 2024

Dr Daniel Bogema and Dr Gus McFarlane at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, where in a world-first they applied rapid DNA sequencing technology to speed up data analysis during an emergency response.
AGRIBUSINESS

DNA breakthrough accelerates biosecurity response

World-first technology will help protect Australia from pests and diseases.

23 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.

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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.