Health and safety

AGRIBUSINESS

NSW farm fined $60,000 after teenage worker sustained serious injuries

The incident occurred in 2023, with the court handing down the full judgment last week.

15 July 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Federal Budget fails to deliver targeted rural health measures

Rural health experts unpack the Federal Budget.

03 July 2026

MACHINERY

Chainsaw safety highlighted in national campaign

Stihl Australia leads awareness campaign as part of Chainsaw Safety Week.

17 June 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Farm operator charged following machinery death

The Gippsland operator faces four charges after a female worker was killed in 2024.

15 June 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Needlestick injuries: the potentially serious risks to livestock producers

Needlestick injuries are common and can be serious.

10 June 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Quad bike rollover claims another farmer's life

It was the fifth farm fatality in Victoria this year.

20 May 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Medical professionals raise rural health concerns

Experts argue rural health needs targeted policies and measures.

11 May 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Protecting worker wellbeing: Warakirri Cropping's proactive approach

Warakirri won the “Farm Safety Solution” category of the 2025 WorkSafe Victoria awards.

15 April 2026

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.