Shearing

 MLA reports buyers are offering discounts for unshorn lambs due to the additional cost and effort required for shearing. Image courtesy of Meat & Livestock Australia.
SHEEP

Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

15 March 2024

 Lead researcher Phil Hynd said the new biological approach is different to Bioclip, to allow for the fleece to stay on the sheep for several weeks. Photo courtesy of AWI.
LIVESTOCK

WA growers invited to biological wool harvesting demo

A new biological wool harvesting process will be demonstrated in WA.

29 September 2023

 Keeping wool dry and free from damage is vital for sheep producers.
SHEEP

Dealing with wet and damaged wool can be tricky

Keeping sheep dry is key to wool quality. at shearing

10 June 2022

Wool harvesting innovations from AWI
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Wool harvesting innovations from AWI

A key priority for AWI is to encourage the development of new technological innovations.

09 June 2022

 Shearers may benefit by the Victorian government's removal of planning permits for farm accommodation buildings. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Farm accommodation planning permit scrapped in Victoria

Easing of accommodation planning rules for Victorian farmers

27 September 2021

 The NFF has labelled the AWU 'ill-informed' when it comes to shearer's pay. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

NFF calls out "ill-informed" AWU

Peak farming body says shearers are fairly paid

25 January 2021

AWI is working hard to make wool harvesting better
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AWI is working hard to make wool harvesting better

Strong team culture in a well-run shearing shed is why people love the wool industry.

11 January 2021

 WA's Muresk Institute is set for a new shearing shed. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Muresk's 40-year-old shearing shed set for a makeover

$500,000 allocated to upgrade WA facility

19 August 2020

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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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 &

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.