Environment: 9 of 12

WEATHER

Lives lost and communities shattered by NSW floods

Four people have died in NSW floods, which have have also claimed the lives of countless stock.

23 May 2025

CROPPING

Above average winter rainfall forecast for much of Australia

The latest BOM long-range forecast may hold some joy for producers in south-eastern Australia.

21 May 2025

WEATHER

Victorian Government extends drought support with $15.95m package

The Victoria government has extended its previously announced $13.53m drought support package.

16 May 2025

CATTLE

Cattle are part of the climate solution: UC Davis expert

Livestock wrongly cast as climate villain could be part of the solution.

14 May 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Push for national funding boost as fire ants spread through flood waters

Calls for Federal Government to match Queensland's $24m boost to fire ant suppression efforts.

02 April 2025

WEATHER

Queensland floods deliver devastating losses

Find out about the impact of floods in Queensland and northern NSW, and where to find help.

02 April 2025

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Climate action group calls for on-farm battery support

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) is pushing for support to boost on-farm battery affordability.

17 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Fire risks and preventative measures

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

14 March 2025

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.