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CATTLE

Shade helps reduce calf loss in heifers

Research in northern Australia shows providing shade could boost calf survival rates in heifers.

19 November 2024

CATTLE

Calf deformities cause concern

Prompt testing can help determine if genetics are to blame

23 October 2017

ANIMAL HEALTH

Watch for calf scours as the weather warms

The effects of a neonatal calf diarrhoea (NCD) or scours outbreak can be devastating

20 September 2017

CATTLE

When to castrate beef calves

Choosing the ideal age for castrating beef cattle is influenced by a number of factors

24 May 2017

CATTLE

Daring to do beef differently

The importance of being flexible and not being afraid to do things a bit differently

23 December 2016

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

New tool targets calf loss research

RESEARCH into widespread calf loss in cattle herds across northern Australia could soon be accelerated,

29 July 2016

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Pneumonia a hidden danger for beef producers

Pneumonia is a common cause of death among dairy calves and together with scours, accounts for about

19 August 2015

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.