Invasive pests

 Biological solutions have been proven to provide a return on investment, but there have been significant barriers to widespread adoption. Picture Ben White.
CROPPING

Will biologicals be the next big thing?

With farmers looking to reduce emissions, will biologicals become the next big thing?

06 March 2024

Growers should be on the lookout for fall armyworm, which are causing significant damage to sorghum crops in southern and central Queensland.  Image courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

Sorghum growers battle fall armyworm

Fall armyworm is being detected at unprecedented levels in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.

09 February 2024

 Recent wet weather could accelerate the spread of fire ants. Photo courtesy of Invasive Species Council.
INSIGHT

Fire ants fuelled by wild weather, Council warns

Warning on fire ants issued by Invasive Species Council

19 January 2024

 Boston and his pack are sniffing out unwanted guests that threaten WA agriculture this festive season. Photo credit: DPIRD.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA Government ramps up biosecurity

WA Government ramps biosecurity checks for the festive season

13 December 2023

 Dr Rahul Rane (left) and Dr Tom Walsh will sequence hundreds of genomes for the Australian Pest Genome Project. Picture courtesy CSIRO.
CROPPING

Pest blueprint work started

CSIRO to map genetic blueprints of major pests

11 April 2023

 Feral cats have been identified as a major pest in Australia. Image courtesy PestSmart.
CROPPING

Introduced pests cost Australia billions

Feral cats identified as costliest animal pest

13 August 2021

 PestSmart has revamped its website. Image courtesy Pestsmart.
CATTLE

Revamped national online toolkit for pest animals

Invasive species management resource boosted

08 September 2020

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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 &

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Effective biosecurity begins long before the border

Australian scientists are encouraged to use their skills for the benefit of partner

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.