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Research funded to study heat stress

A $2.2 MILLION grant will be given to LiveCorp to design a trial using dehumidification to counter heat stress impacts for sheep involved in the live export trade.

Funding has been awarded to test the impact of heat stress and dehumidification technology.

Funding has been awarded to test the impact of heat stress and dehumidification technology.

High humidity is a key factor which causes heat stress and a vital part of the ‘wet bulb' combination of heat and humidity. With humidity removed, animals are much more comfortable. Minister for Agriculture...

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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

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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.