Sheep: 6 of 33

 In a world-first study, researchers from Western Sydney University have shown pregnancy in Merino ewes can be detected by analysing wool. Photo courtesy Western Sydney University.
SHEEP

Hormone history is written in the wool

Wool can be used to test for pregnancy

14 May 2019

 There can be huge variation in the annual income generated by individual ewes within a flock. Understanding individual performance can help drive decisions. Source: AgriPartner Consulting
SHEEP

Feeding ewes for productivity

Using technology intelligently

14 May 2019

 The ‘maternity ward’ at Mernowie Poll Merinos has proven itself as a way of enabling easy pedigree recording and preventing mismothering, even with multiples.  Photo: Mernowie Poll Merinos
SHEEP

Merino maternity ward brings benefits

South Australian stud has success with maternity ward

12 May 2019

 Mutton reaches 540¢/kg carcase weight (cwt).
SHEEP

Mutton hits an all-time high

Sheep and lambs end on a strong note for April

02 May 2019

 Professor Wayne Pitchford says feed intake varies greatly in sheep and cattle when feed is abundant, but hardly varies at all when feed is limited. Photo courtesy Wayne Pitchford
SHEEP

Eating less does not mean more productivity

Research turning feeding on its head.

28 April 2019

Updates to the Sheep Condition Scoring app  can help farmers budget their feed better.
SHEEP

Updated app to assist ewes

New version of condition scoring app available

14 April 2019

 The MLA system helps sheep producers keep a track of MSA compliance.
SHEEP

Helping producers meet market specifications

Data sharing leads to better on farm decisions

11 April 2019

 Good laneway systems that enable sheep to be moved calmly between yards and paddocks allows good stock handling. Image: Jill Griffiths
SHEEP

Good technique crucial for sheep welfare

The latest in best practice in sheep husbandry and management

02 April 2019

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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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.

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: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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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.