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Biological solutions have been proven to provide a return on investment, but there have been significant barriers to widespread adoption. Picture Ben White.

Will biologicals be the next big thing?

With farmers looking to reduce emissions, will biologicals become the next big thing?

06 March 2024

Sundew Professional Solutions’ ANTagonistPRO can be rapidly applied over large surface areas by farm equipment equipped with boom sprays. Photo: Sundew Professional Solutions.

Aussie solution to stamp out fire ants

ANTagonistPRO polymer enhanced insecticide spray was developed to combat red imported fire ants.

04 March 2024

Growers should be on the lookout for fall armyworm, which are causing significant damage to sorghum crops in southern and central Queensland. Image courtesy GRDC.

Sorghum growers battle fall armyworm

Fall armyworm is being detected at unprecedented levels in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.

09 February 2024

Pests and weeds cost farmers billions

Farmers spend $3.8b annually on pest and weed management, say ABARES.

08 November 2023

CSIRO researcher Steve Henry says reducing harvest losses not only boosts your bottom line but also increases future baiting effectiveness. Photo: CSIRO.

Harvesting clean to reduce mouse risk

Reducing harvest losses is key to enhancing future mouse baiting effectiveness.

08 November 2023

WA-based research will tackle a new weevil which has been damaging canola crops.

Project announced to tackle the 'Dongara weevil'

WA research to investigate unknown crop weevil

26 June 2023

Russian wheat aphids need to be monitored in Western Australia. Picture courtesy Agriculture Victoria.

Russian wheat aphid warning for the west

Authorities urge growers to monitor for grain pest

15 June 2021

DPIRD research scientist Dr Dustin Severtson is leading a Science Partnership project to examine the use of drones as a tool to assess crops for pest damage. Picture courtesy DPIRD.

Latest drone tech used for crop pest management

New research looks at real-time crop assessment by imagery

07 April 2021

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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.

Research Report: Sheds

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

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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.

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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