Agricultural research

 Soil sniffer: QUOLL eNoses collect data on soil gases which will be accessed by users via an online interface. Pictured are University of Tasmania’s research engineer Chris Boucher and dgital agricultural scientist Dr Shahinur Alam. Photo: Soil CRC.
CROPPING

Electronic nose to sniff out soil biological activity

A project to develop and commercialise an electronic nose for sniffing soils is underway.

06 March 2024

 The sun is setting on 2023, which was a tough year for many farmers. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

It's been a year!

That's a wrap on 2023.

20 December 2023

 Professor Kadambot Siddique crowned WA Scientist of the Year for his world class agricultural research. Photo credit: Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
CROPPING

Ag Scientist named WA Scientist of the Year

Professor Kadambot Siddique honoured at the Premier's Science Awards.

13 September 2023

 Cotton is part of a new, multi-industry research project which includes cattle and grain production. Photo Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Multi-faceted research approach targets northern crop production

Grain, cotton and cattle industries combine for new research project

29 May 2023

 Isolation is among many factors that effect farmer mental health. Photo Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmer mental health in a poor state - national report

National farmer health crisis requires urgent attention

30 March 2023

New research has revealed some key findings on the rural workforce. Picture courtesy AgriFutures.
AGRIBUSINESS

Rural workforce research 'a game changer'

New study reveals rural workforce insights

12 March 2023

 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development officer Paul Sanford taking paddock samples in Western Australia. Picture courtesy DPIRD.
PASTURES & SOILS

Soybean virus disease research findings released

Aphids identified as key to soybean dwarf virus spread

24 January 2023

 Professor Timothy Reeves spoke at a drought hub meeting at Dookie, Victoria, last week. Image courtesy University of Melbourne.
AGRIBUSINESS

Modifying broadacre farming systems to minimise drought risk

Drought research covers crop rotation, inputs and native vegetation

11 October 2022

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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What's happening at Goldacres

2022 capped a big year for Goldacres, another model added- Prairie Pro Series 2 &

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.