R&D: 2 of 7

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

QUT launches national centre to improve rural road safety

Automated vehicle research and training aims to improve safety on rural and remote roads.

27 October 2025

CROPPING

Time of sowing grains trials to support more profitable decision-making

DPIRD establishes early sowing trials in WA.

03 October 2025

CROPPING

Stem-boring weevil shows promise for tackling costly weed

A weevil native to South America is showing promising in early CSIRO research.

30 September 2025

CROPPING

Growers urged to vote on grain levy review

GPA is calling on growers to vote in a national poll on grain levies.

29 September 2025

CROPPING

South Australian grains research boosted by co-investments

GRDC and other contributors have added $400,000 to SAGIT's $2.36m investment.

23 September 2025

PASTURES & SOILS

Basalt to be trialled as low-cost fertiliser

Crushed volcanic rock could provide a cheap and effective solution to rising fertiliser costs.

08 September 2025

CROPPING

Biological control key in RLEM management

WA growers reminded to adopt an integrated approach to manage redlegged earth mite.

08 September 2025

CATTLE

Bovine appeasing substance found to significantly reduce stress in cattle

Bovine appeasing substance was found to decrease blood cortisol concentrations in cattle.

25 August 2025

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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: Agritechnica 2025 (January 2026)

This month’s Research Report covers the highlights from Agritechnica – the world’s largest trade fair and show for ag machinery and technology. The event is held every two years and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

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Research Report: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.