Farm management and practices: 13 of 21

CATTLE

Shade improves calf survival in extensive breeding systems

A look at the effect of increasing paddock shade in extensive grazing systems on reproduction.

10 February 2025

CATTLE

Summer brings eye cancer concerns

How to identify and manage eye cancer in cattle, and mitigate the risk.

10 February 2025

SHEEP

eID productivity in the spotlight

Research project investigates how eID use can boost farm productivity and profitability.

07 February 2025

SHEEP

Is there money in feeding lambs?

Mecardo looks at the margins on feeding lambs this year.

29 January 2025

SHEEP

Prime lamb performs best in NSW gross margin analysis

Meat production identified as the top performer in 2024 sheep gross margin budgets.

24 January 2025

CATTLE

Livestock producers warned of blue-green algae threat

Blue-green algal blooms can impact stock water supplies including dams and troughs.

22 January 2025

CATTLE

Feed, sell or agist?

Managing livestock as seasonal conditions decline.

10 January 2025

SHEEP

Producers urged to keep on top of summer sheep nutrition

Careful management is essential for providing adequate sheep nutrition during summer.

10 January 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.