Genetics

 On the nose:  University of Western Australia’s Graeme Martin has supervised a study looking into which odours from Merino wool attract blowflies. Photo courtesy Graeme Martin.
SHEEP

Lateral thinking leads to innovative work towards flystrike management

New UWA paper looks at which sheep odours attract blowflies in a step towards resistance breeding.

06 March 2024

 Updated: University of New England’s Sam Wilkom, with sheep producers John Keiller, Portland, Victoria, and Matt Kelly, Hamilton, Victoria, pictured at the Bendigo MLA Update in November last year. Photos: Claire Harris.
LIVESTOCK

SBV on the cards for shedding trait

New breeding value set to simplify transition to shedding sheep.

29 January 2024

Researcher, Dr Daniel Brown says research is helping genetic gain. Photo courtesy MSA.
SHEEP

MSA drives genetic advances in lamb industry

Carcase research work helps supply chain meet customer demands

19 May 2023

Better breeding data will soon be available to sheep producers.
SHEEP

Boost to genetics database

Key milestone achieved for Merino Lifetime project

30 March 2020

Scientists have been working on a huge sheep genetics database.
SHEEP

Unprecedented sheep genetics resource revealed

Huge database to help selection

06 January 2020

A breeding objective will help producers identify traits, expressed as Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs).
SHEEP

Breeding objectives should top the list

Trait homework needed prior to buying rams

11 July 2019

 The available information suggests that Merinos are the breed most likely to suffer lower reproduction as a result of selection for high fleece weight. Image: Jill Griffiths
SHEEP

Wool, meat and lambs - can you have your cake and eat it too?

Genetic selection that ticks all the boxes

19 March 2019

 There are tools available to help with bull selection. Picture Jill Griffiths.
CATTLE

Compare the relative value of bulls for the best results

Which bull is worth bidding more on?

26 November 2018

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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What's happening at Goldacres

2022 capped a big year for Goldacres, another model added- Prairie Pro Series 2 &

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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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.

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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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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.