MACHINERY

Price hikes on farm utes expected under proposed NVES

Utes and 4WDs could be disadvantaged under the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standards.

Jenna Santos
 Utes could be disproportionately disadvantaged under the government's proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. Photo Ben White.

Utes could be disproportionately disadvantaged under the government's proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. Photo Ben White.

The new NVES (or fuel efficiency standard), which is expected to come into effective at the start of next year, will require vehicle manufacturers to meet or beat the average CO2 target for the vehicles...

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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 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: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

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