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Yard weaning lambs - why do it?

While yard weaning calves is common practice, yard weaning a commercial flock of lambs is not. The logistics and challenges are more difficult than for calves, so many producers question its value. Pamela Lawson looks at the potential benefits and problems when yard weaning lambs and the best<br /> strategies for success.

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Yard weaning lambs - why do it?

The idea of yard weaning commercial lambs is appealing for many producers as it has the same potential benefits associated with yard weaning beef calves. These include the weaned animals being calmer to...

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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.