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Checking ewes' udders helps increase reproduction rates

<p>Checking breeding ewes' udders is an old method used to determine their mothering status but it's something that NSW Department of Primary Industries researcher Dr Gordon Refshauge would like to see producers using a lot more. By Jill Griffiths</p>

Alex Paul
Checking ewes' udders helps increase reproduction rates

  Perinatal lamb mortality annually costs the Australian sheep industry $540 million. Selecting ewes that can rear lambs is a big part of the solution. The best way to select competent ewes capable...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.