Innovation: 8 of 11

VIDEO

Video: Locking methods for tight nuts

Kondinin engineer, Josh Guimelli, provides overview on locking methods for tight nuts.

21 March 2025

SHEEP

Unique mini meat scanner gets to work in abattoirs

A unique needle scanner is being used to measure carcases and help improve red meat eating quality.

21 March 2025

PASTURES & SOILS

Pilot unveils mapping tool's potential to identify drought trigger points

Groundcover monitoring tool piloted on two pastoral properties in NSW.

19 March 2025

VIDEO

Video: Baler string testing

Kondinin engineer, Josh Giumelli, provides an overview of baling twine strength testing.

13 March 2025

CROPPING

AI's potential looms for grains industry

Opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence for the grains industry.

12 March 2025

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drone technology impresses at field days

Autonomous drone docking system wins innovation award at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

07 March 2025

ISSUES

Farming Ahead - March 2025

Read this archived issue of Farming Ahead's printed edition in your web browser.

05 March 2025

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Political guarantees surrounding basic mobile coverage labelled "misleading"

Kondinin Group researcher dismisses political grandstanding surrounding rural communications.

05 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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.