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AGRIBUSINESS

Another bird flu outbreak confirmed amid national egg shortages

A look at bird flu outbreaks, egg shortages and risks surrounding free-range systems.

10 February 2025

ISSUES

Research Report - February 2025 - Rural Communications

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

04 February 2025

ISSUES

Research Report - January 2025 - Chaser Bins

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

13 January 2025

PASTURES & SOILS

Simulation shines light on WA 2050 pasture production

Research aims to develop solutions to changing climate for WA sheep enterprises.

13 January 2025

WEATHER

Rainfall turns around for many in the start of summer

Plant available soil moisture: December, 2024.

20 December 2024

CROPPING

Will harvest be over by Christmas?

Harvest is nearly over for some growers, but others will continue into the festive period.

18 December 2024

CROPPING

WA cropping season: one for the history books

WA growers have produced more grain than expected for the rainfall received.

13 December 2024

SHEEP

WA sheep flock shrinks as live export ban looms

The WA sheep flock could be shrinking at a rate of 20 per cent annually.

29 November 2024

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.

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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.