backpacker

ON-FARM

New working on farm guide for backpackers

What to expect, what to be aware of, and who to contact if there is a problem

07 August 2017

ON-FARM

Relief for farmers as politicians reach backpacker tax truce

Backpacker tax frustration eased

28 November 2016

AGRIBUSINESS

Political stoushes fuel calls for backpacker tax fix

Farmers Federation makes urgent call for a swift resolution of the Backpacker Tax

21 October 2016

AGRIBUSINESS

Scathing report on treatment of working holiday-makers

66% of backpackers felt they were being taken advantage of by farmers

17 October 2016

AGRIBUSINESS

Farmers furious over backpacker tax delay

Continued delays over the backpacker tax have enraged farmers

12 October 2016

ARCHIVE

PC report strengthens bid to scrap backpacker tax

THE PRODUCTIVITY Commission's report on migrant intake into Australia has supported calls from the farming

14 September 2016

ARCHIVE

Calls for swift scrapping of backpacker tax as review gets underway

THE review of the controversial backpacker tax is finally underway, but the agriculture industry expects

17 August 2016

ARCHIVE

Big issues face Turnbull's revamped Cabinet

AGRICULTURE industry figures have welcomed the new federal Cabinet, but they have again urged the government

20 July 2016

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

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

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: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

editions

Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

editions

Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.

editions

Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)

Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.