RESEARCH TEAM

Planting seed stock

THIS must be what happens when mixed farmers spend too much time cropping and not enough time on their sheep operations.

Ben White
Planting seed stock

So do Merinos need to be planted deeper than crossbreds for good germination? We put this question to Owen Hayes-Thompson from Bruce Rock, Western Australia who found this woolly wanderer had absent-mindedly fallen down a strainer-post hole Owen had dug just minutes earlier before going to get some cement and sand. Owen reports the intrepid ovine was quickly rescued and checked over after the photo. He said apart from some damaged pride, she was unhurt but departed quickly and rather “sheepishly” in embarrassment. Talk about a “baaaa-d” day!

The photo has been a hit on social media earning Owen a few digs from cheeky fellow farmers. Despite the potential for further mockery, Owen was kind enough to send this in to us so we could share the laugh with members in print. Thanks Owen, a voucher for a pair of boots from our friends at Blundstone is on its way to you.

Got a great farm photo? It could be ‘EWEsful’ if you need a new pair of boots. Send it through to us via Facebook, on MMS on 040 111 FARM (040 111 3276) or email us at contact@kondinin.com.au and you could win yourself a pair of Blundstone boots too.

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: 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.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.