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Fatigue can impact anyone working on the farm, particularly during busy periods, so ensuring everyone gets adequate sleep will ensure a productive and safe seeding. Credit: K.A. Willis, Shutterstock.

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024

Some farmers will consider walking off the job if they can't access to overseas workers is reduced, a new survey has found. Credit: William Edge, Shutterstock.

Reduced worker access could be catastrophic for ag

NFF survey finds over half of farmers will consider major changes if backpacker access is reduced.

19 April 2024

Relief could be on the way for ag employers, says Rimfire.. Photo: Ben White

Relief on the way as ag job boom eases

Rimfire reports ag job ads have slowed but remain high.

18 August 2023

The NSW Government has made a $15 million commitment to workforce training for plant-based industries including grain and cotton. Picture Mark Saunders.

AgSkilled program boost welcomed

Training and skills funding injection New South Wales

30 September 2020

The NFF needs farmer input for its annual survey. Picture Mark Saunders.

NFF survey needs farmer input

Workforce data will help planning for industry

17 July 2020

Labour shortages at key times such as harvest remain an issue for farmers. Picture Mark Saunders.

NFF says national workforce survey is not accurate

Debate over labour shortage statistics

07 October 2019

Fresh food industry unites on workforce sustainability

THE National Farmers' Federation and the Produce Marketing Association Australia-New Zealand this week

12 August 2015

R&D investment to boost Victorian grain

VICTORIAN grain growers are set to benefit from a new five-year agreement that will increase innovative

30 July 2014

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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 Farming Ahead team.

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.

Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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.

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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