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CROPPING

Governments back Phosphate Hill fertiliser plant with $160m loan

The sale of Phosphate Hill was finalised at the end of June.

03 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

AGRIBUSINESS

Telstra wipes 860,000 square kilometres off its mobile coverage map

New rules have come into effect, changing how telcos map mobile coverage.

01 July 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Mobile coverage maps overhauled after new rules come into effect

Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have published new mobile coverage maps, allowing for comparisons.

01 July 2026

CROPPING

Global developments fail to spook grain markets

Grain markets are failing to respond to geopolitical and weather risks.

29 June 2026

CROPPING

Queensland fertiliser manufacturer secures billion-dollar deals before production has started

Australian Fertilizer Company secures 10-year offtake agreements

29 June 2026

CATTLE

Beating bloat with biserrula

Biserrula brings benefits to NSW beef cattle and cropping operation.

29 June 2026

WEATHER

Well timed rainfall delivers ideal early sowing opportunities

Soil moisture ranking: June, 2026.

29 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.