autonomous machinery

MACHINERY

Croplands launches autonomous sprayer

Croplands partners with SwarmFarm to bring its first autonomous optical spot sprayer to the market.

15 January 2025

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

New autonomy survey requires input

Grain Producers Australia is seeking input for a new autonomy survey.

11 October 2024

MACHINERY

New technology and machinery on show at Speed

The Mallee Machinery Field Days were held this week at Speed, Victoria, this week.

02 August 2024

TECHNOLOGY

John Deere unveils new 5ML and semi-autonomous sprayer

5ML orchard and vineyard tractor and unmanned spray system showcased.

20 October 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous sprayer wins Henty award

An unmanned orchard sprayer has been named Henty Machine of the Year.

20 September 2023

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

John Deere announces electric utility tractor plans.

Australian testing of electric prototypes to soon commence.

15 July 2022

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Vaderstad confirms partnership with Nexat

Tillage specialist teams up with tech company

10 January 2022

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Endorsement sought for autonomy code

Talks underway with WA government for new code adoption

09 August 2021

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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.

editions

Research Report: Agritechnica 2025 (January 2026)

This month’s Research Report covers the highlights from Agritechnica – the world’s largest trade fair and show for ag machinery and technology. The event is held every two years and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

editions

Research Report: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

editions

Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

editions

Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.