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DPIRD’s Catherine Borger, Dave Nicholson and Miranda Slaven investigated electric weed control, and the effect of soil moisture on its efficiency. Credit: Western Australian Local Government Association.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Electric weed control efficiency investigated

A recent study looks at whether soil moisture impacts weed control efficiency.

15 October 2024

Farmland values continue to climb in Australia. Chart courtesy Rural Bank.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmland values climb to more than $10,000/ha

Agricultural land values continue to rise amid falling transaction volumes.

15 October 2024

What makes a tool cool? It can be new or novel, tried and tested, or just plain indispensable. This month we return to our annual cool tools feature in the lead up to Christmas with some toolbox stocking fillers for that hard-to-buy-for family member. Credit: Josh Giumelli.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Cool tools to catch your eye

What makes a cool tool? Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli investigates.

14 October 2024

Meat & Livestock Australia is expecting the national sheep flock to ease in the next couple of years. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

National flock numbers stable despite dry season

National sheep flock numbers remain steady while lamb slaughter hits record high.

14 October 2024

The Bill proposing changes to superannuation tax has passed the House of Representatives, with NFF again raising concerns about the impact it could have on family farms. Credit: Max Acronym, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

New superannuation bill moves to the Senate

Farming groups and financial institutions reiterate concerns about proposed "super tax".

14 October 2024

A healthy pulse crop harvest is expected for Australia this year. Photo courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

Australian pulse production on a high

Pulse crops on track to feed a hungry world - Rabobank.

14 October 2024

Hundreds of GrainCorp's grain handlers are planning to vote on industrial action over pay disputes. Credit: Edward Haylan, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

Fed up grain handlers threaten industrial action

Hundreds of GrainCorp's workers may soon go on strike, after applying to vote on industrial action.

11 October 2024

A new survey seeks to discover what types of autonomous machinery farm owners or managers may use or be aware of, and their interest in learning more. Credit: Mark Saunders.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

New autonomy survey requires input

Grain Producers Australia is seeking input for a new autonomy survey.

11 October 2024

A herbicide used for cotton, turf and certain vegetable crops has been cancelled by APVMA. Credit: Balefire, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

APVMA bans pre-emergent herbicide

The use of chlorthal dimethyl as an agricultural chemical product is now illegal.

11 October 2024

SSF Steering Group chair, Dr Scott Williams, said it was encouraging to see the steadily increasing adoption rates of pain relief administration during various husbandry procedures. Photo supplied by: Scott Williams.
SHEEP

Pain management practices shine in latest report card

Kondinin Group's Claire Harris reports on the Sheep Sustainability Framework Annual Report findings.

10 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.