SHEEP

It's a fine line in superfine studs

Smaller sheep studs are feeling the pinch as the industry profile changes and the pressure mounts for market share. In Victoria's Western District one stud with a proud history is making adjustments to secure its future.

Staff Reporter
It's a fine line in superfine studs

After almost 45 years in the stud sheep industry, Kerrsville principal Robert Plush believes the industry is at a crossroads. Based southwest of Balmoral in the heart of what was once the wool-rich Western...

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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: High Horsepower Tractors

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.

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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.