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A WA hay processor has been fined after a worker suffered a broken leg and de-gloving.

WA hay processor ordered to pay $600k following worker injury

Hay Australia has been hit with $600,000 in fines and costs after a worker was seriously injured.

06 May 2025

The coalition and the Labor Party have both committed $2.5m to support Farmsafe Australia's efforts in improving farm safety.

Farm safety efforts attract bipartisan support

The coalition and Labor have committed $2.5m in funding to support Farmsafe Australia.

28 April 2025

Electricity can be taken too lightly as a risk and hazard on most farms, according to a recent study.

Electrical dangers on farms: an overlooked hazard

Farmers may be failing to protect themselves against electrical hazards.

16 April 2025

There have been two tragic incidents on Australian farms in the past week.

Two lives lost in tragic farm incidents

There have been two fatalities on Australian farms in the past week.

16 April 2025

Floods in Queensland have caused huge livestock, farmland and infrastructure losses, with some areas receiving up to 600mm of rain in a week.

Queensland floods deliver devastating losses

Find out about the impact of floods in Queensland and northern NSW, and where to find help.

02 April 2025

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) warns most properties devastated by fire never fully recover, so farmers cannot afford not to have a plan.

Fire risks and preventative measures

A two-part series on the impact of climate change on bushfires and how farmers can plan ahead.

14 March 2025

Shanna Whan, founder and CEO of Sober in the Country.

Young farmers invited to attend free event tackling booze in the bush

Vic Hub has partnered with Sober in the Country to deliver a free event at Melbourne University.

26 February 2025

Bushfires in Australia can have a devastating impact on farms, rural communities, the environment, wildlife and human health.

Climate change: fuelling bushfire risk in Australia

A two-part series on the impact of climate change on bushfires and how farmers can plan ahead.

05 February 2025

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RESEARCH

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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 Kondinin team.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

Research Report: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

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