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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

Staying cool and hydrated are essential while working in summer heat, but there are other measures farmers should put in place to protect themselves and farmer workers from heat-related illnesses.

Working in summer: Preventing heat-related illness

Farmers are at high risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses in summer.

12 December 2024

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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: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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.

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