Production: 7 of 10

ISSUES

Research Report - April 2025 - Sheep Yards

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01 April 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Consumer spending on food can be a frustration for farmers

Episode 3 says Australia’s relatively cheap food means it’s not all beer and skittles for farmers.

28 March 2025

WEATHER

Southern Australia's dry run continues

Soil moisture ranking: February, 2025.

14 March 2025

CROPPING

Cyclops and Neo CL accredited as malting barley

Two new barley varieties have been added to the Malting Accreditation list.

11 March 2025

ISSUES

Research Report - March 2025 - Large Square Baler Testing

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05 March 2025

SHEEP

Sheep and lamb slaughter rates hit record high

ABS data shows 38.16 million head of sheep and lambs were slaughtered in 2024.

21 February 2025

WEATHER

Contrasting soil moisture conditions across the nation

Plant available soil moisture: January, 2025.

19 February 2025

CROPPING

Warmer winters boost WA crop production

GIWA reports WA's top three highest crop production years have coincided with the warmest winters.

17 February 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.