News Articles

SHEEP

CSIRO system offers new approach to measuring sheep liveweight

The system will capture measurements as animals move naturally through their environment.

17 July 2026

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

AGRIBUSINESS

Campaign urges rural Australians to speak up before reaching breaking point

Zoetis and Beyond Blue launch 11th annual campaign to support mental health.

15 July 2026

MACHINERY

New 6R tractors from John Deere peak at 227kW

John Deere’s MY27 6R tractor range covers six models with new cabs and suspension.

15 July 2026

MACHINERY

PasturePro combines discs and seeding gear

OzAg has introduced the PasturePro.

10 July 2026

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Zetifi now offers a solution for lone worker safety

Zetifi Marshal is a Microsoft-native connected fleet technology solution for lone worker safety.

10 July 2026

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

High-tech simulator to boost farm safety

AgForce to deliver farm safety training with state-of-the-art simulator.

10 July 2026

MACHINERY

HiLux GVM upgrade boosts payload to 1500kg

Toyota Australia's GVM upgrade options will be available for selected 4x4 grades.

08 July 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.