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CROPPING

Grain states on alert for Russian wheat aphid

THE EXOTIC pest Russian wheat aphid was detected in Australia for the first time last week, prompting

06 June 2016

CROPPING

Removing subsoil constraints pays off with improved canola yield

Overcoming subsoil constraints is a sure-fire way of increasing yields in the medium to long term but

06 June 2016

CROPPING

Managing root lesion nematodes in the west in 2016

ROOT Lesion Nematode (RLN) numbers were unprecedented in parts of the Western Australian grainbelt last

01 June 2016

CROPPING

Examining the benefits of claying

THE BENEFITS of applying clay to paddocks to boost soil quality and subsequent yields are being evaluated

30 May 2016

CROPPING

Weed app protects profitability of WA's agriculture sector

GRAIN growers, producers and residents in Western Australia now have a better chance of identifying,

23 May 2016

MACHINERY GENERAL

Precision seeding technology shows promise

WESTERN Australian trials have demonstrated that the use of precision seeding technology could substantially

20 May 2016

CROPPING

Online tool to improve crop potential

A NEW online soil water tool has been added to the WA Department of Agriculture and Food's suite of weather

18 May 2016

ARCHIVE

UAVs could help growers manage nutrients and insects

IMAGERY obtained from cameras mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could help growers and consultants

13 May 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.

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: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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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.

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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.

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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.