Environment: 10 of 12

AGRIBUSINESS

Soft plastic bag recycling program for agriculture launched

An Australian-first recycling program for plastic input bags used in farming was launched yesterday.

07 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Climate change: fuelling bushfire risk in Australia

A two-part series on the impact of climate change on bushfires and how farmers can plan ahead.

05 February 2025

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

NVES kicks off. Will vehicle price hikes follow?

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) has commenced. What will it mean for prices?

06 January 2025

CROPPING

Prevent serrated tussock from setting seed

Producers reminded to take serrated tussock control seriously.

20 December 2024

AGRIBUSINESS

Analysis debunks claims nuclear will deliver cheaper energy

The Coalition claims its nuclear plan will deliver cheaper energy, but a new report refutes this.

09 December 2024

WEATHER

Outlook shows increased fire risk

Large areas of Australia face an increased risk of bushfires this summer.

29 November 2024

CROPPING

Additional time requested for paraquat and diquat assessments

GPSA is seeking more time for higher tier risk assessments for the herbicides paraquat and diquat.

06 November 2024

CROPPING

Paraquat and diquat restrictions could be devastating – survey result

Survey shows paraquat and diquat restrictions would take South Australian farming back decades.

28 October 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

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.

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: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.