Working

ON-FARM

New working on farm guide for backpackers

What to expect, what to be aware of, and who to contact if there is a problem

07 August 2017

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Working cattle with dogs, without the stress

MANY livestock producers shy away from using dogs when mustering cattle, finding the combination of infrequently

18 January 2016

ARCHIVE

Precautions for working alone

Farmers often work alone, whether it is out doing maintenance work on piping, tending to fencing out

21 September 2015

ARCHIVE

Future water plans under scrutiny

AGRICULTURE Minister Barnaby Joyce has used a roundtable conference to release the government's future

31 October 2014

CROPPING

Water infrastructure discussions announced

MANY of the issues around dams and water infrastructure will be put on the Australian government's agenda

15 October 2014

ARCHIVE

What's good for athletes is good for dogs

AT FIRST it seems crazy that a working dog can benefit from human athlete dietary patterns but research

28 October 2013

ARCHIVE

Keep working dogs in top condition on-farm

MANY places across the country are already experiencing warm temperatures and man's best friend is not

18 October 2013

ARCHIVE

Dogs conference to focus on improving welfare

KNOWN as man's best friend, dogs help out in all different forms, from farm dogs to guide dogs to greyhounds.

02 October 2013

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Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

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Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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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

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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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.

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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.

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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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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.