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Pump failures always happen at the worst possible time. Before you bite the bullet and strip a poorly-performing pump, check over the pressure switch and pressure tank settings. Credit: Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Pesky pump problems – part 1

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, takes a deep dive into pump problems.

05 June 2024

Like any vehicle, Ford’s PX Ranger has its fair share of issues, some serious and other less so. On the whole, the Ranger has proven to be a relatively reliable workhorse provided it has been serviced correctly. Credit: Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Reliable repairs for the Ford Ranger

Kondinin's Josh Giumelli looks at common problems with the Ford PX Ranger.

07 May 2024

MIG mastery: MIG welding is a great process for a range of farm repairs and fabrication. But MIG welding is far more than simply pointing the torch and pulling the trigger. There are distinct differences in which metal is transferred from the torch to the work. Understanding these metal transfer modes can only improve your MIG welding. Photo: Ben White.

WORKSHOP: Metal transfer modes for MIG welding

Josh Giumelli looks at MIG welding metal transfer modes.

17 January 2024

INNOVATIONS: Recycled extinguisher provides a helping hand

Contract harvester David Liddicoat shares his innovative wash station.

08 January 2024

Micro manage: A microchip is being commercially trialled that can monitor an animal’s temperature, heart and respiratory rates and activity levels. Photo: Pamela Lawson

New options for remote animal health monitoring

Latest developments in animal health monitoring.

20 December 2023

Merry Christmas

Season’s greetings from the Kondinin Group

20 December 2023

The sun is setting on 2023, which was a tough year for many farmers. Photo: Mark Saunders.

WORKSHOP: Grease is the word

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses grease.

14 December 2023

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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: Agritechnica 2025 (January 2026)

This month’s Research Report covers the highlights from Agritechnica – the world’s largest trade fair and show for ag machinery and technology. The event is held every two years and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Research Report: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

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