Environment: 2 of 12
WEATHER
Rain relief delivered for south-eastern Australia
Soil moisture ranking: March, 2026.
29 April 2026
WEATHER
BOM forecasts mixed rainfall for the months ahead
Above average rainfall expected in some regions, with below average rainfall predicted for others.
20 April 2026
LIVESTOCK
Seaweed compound cuts methane emissions from beef cattle
Study shows Bromoform extract oil reduced methane emissions in lactating and pregnant beef cattle.
20 April 2026
MACHINERY
Drone operator fined following spray drift incident
Spray drift from drone leads to fine in Victoria's south-west.
15 April 2026
AGRIBUSINESS
Farming bodies unite against water buybacks
Concerns raised about compounding pressure on farmers.
13 April 2026
WEATHER
South-eastern Australia remains generally dry
Soil moisture ranking: February, 2026.
25 March 2026
WEATHER
Drier than average outlook for the next three months
After record-breaking heat in January, below average rainfall is expected for south-eastern regions.
08 February 2026
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Agricultural spraying specialist HARDI curtails downtime and wear with robust LAPP cable harnesses
LAPP cable harnessing solutions built for harsh Australian environments
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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