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Grain Producers Australia is urging a rethink to proposed changes for application rates for the herbicides paraquat and diquat, especially for desiccation of pulse crops. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Proposed ban could jeopardise pulse crop viability

Changes to paraquat and diquat application could spell disaster for pulse crop growers.

09 October 2024

WorkSafe Victoria reminds farmers to stay safe this harvest with confronting campaign - “It's never you, until it is”. Credit: Anki Hoglund, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

Farmers urged to think about safety this harvest

WorkSafe Victoria is pushing a confronting farm safety campaign as harvest kicks off.

08 October 2024

Frost damage and a dry start to spring across many regions has caused uncertainty about yields and grain quality. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Yield expectations diminish as harvest gets underway

Rural Bank is reporting uncertainty surrounding yield and grain quality heading into harvest.

08 October 2024

DPIRD senior research scientist, Wayne Parker, will deliver gravel mulch application trial results at the Australian Agronomy Conference, which runs from 21-24 October in Albany, WA.  Photo: DPIRD.
CROPPING

Adding mineral mulch to soils in WA shows promising results

New gravel mulch research to be highlighted at Australian Agronomy Conference.

07 October 2024

ACCC has been given an additional $30m to conduct further investigations and enforcement in the supermarket and retail sectors. Credit: Daria Nipot, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

ACCC given $30m boost to crackdown on supermarkets

ACCC has been given additional funding to crackdown on the supermarket and retail sectors.

07 October 2024

Nutrien Ag Solutions national manufacturing manager, Cherine Kerbaj, and managing director, Kelly Freeman, said the new facility will provide farmers with even more reliable access to key inputs. Credit: Nutrien Ag Solutions.
AGRIBUSINESS

Nutrien Ag set to triple domestic manufacturing capacity

Nutrien Ag Solutions is building a new manufacturing facility in Laverton, Victoria.

07 October 2024

Enteric methane from livestock makes up most of the greenhouse gas emissions for extensive beef producers. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Grants for new methane-reducing products

Agtech startup awarded $3.5m to develop methane-reducing product.

07 October 2024

Enteric methane from livestock makes up most of the greenhouse gas emissions for extensive beef producers. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

The latest on methane mitigation

Kondinin Group's Pamela Lawson provides an update on methane mitigation in beef enterprises.

07 October 2024

Peak bodies including Cattle Australia have welcomed a delay on the implementation of strict European Union deforestation regulations. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CATTLE

Cattle Australia and NFF welcome EU delay to deforestation regulations

More work is required on European deforestation regulations for exported goods

04 October 2024

The GLX-R badge has returned to the Triton ute lineup. Photo courtesy Mitsubishi Australia.
MACHINERY

GLX-R returns to Mitsubishi ute stable

New 24.5MY Tritons now available in Australia.

03 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.