R&D

CATTLE

Dung beetles can slash methane emissions from cow poo

New research shows dung beetles can reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as improve soil.

17 July 2026

SHEEP

Long-term learning pathway set to lift performance

The BulkUp program aims to help sheep producers lift productivity and performance.

15 July 2026

CATTLE

Banishing bull breakdowns

IBR vaccines have been found to be effective in controlling this bovine herpes virus-related disease

13 July 2026

PASTURES & SOILS

Project looks to develop regionally tailored soil guide

A resource on soil indicators is in the final stages of development.

06 July 2026

SHEEP

New test available to measure resilience in Merino sheep

CSIRO has developed a new way to measure resilience in Merino sheep.

03 July 2026

CROPPING

Canola rotation intensity under the microscope

Researchers examine the potential consequences of growing canola-on-canola.

19 June 2026

CROPPING

Frost challenges in Australian wheat remain despite best practices

A CSIRO study shows frost remains a major constraint on wheat yields.

19 June 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Guide the Kondinin Group research agenda

Kondinin Group's National Agricultural Survey (NAS) is now live

15 June 2026

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.