Fungus

CROPPING

Researchers uncover the secret of hard-to-control fungus

CSIRO has unlocked the detailed genetic blueprint of a major fungal pathogen.

02 February 2026

CROPPING

New fungus to help farmers fight damaging weed

Flaxleaf fleabane causes grain crop losses of more than $43 million.

29 August 2022

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Farmers on high alert for toxic fungus

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries has alerted farmers to an unusual, early sign of a toxic fungus

02 November 2015

ARCHIVE

Hazardous weed to meet its demise

THE impact of a weed that has wreaked havoc in Australia for more than 100 years is set to be extinguished,

04 July 2014

CROPPING

Surprising results found on common destructive crop fungus

SCIENTISTS from the CSIRO and University of Western Australia's Institute of Agriculture have sequenced

09 June 2014

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.