News: 1800 of 2038

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Good breeding turns medium wool to fine

Wool growers can significantly improve returns by reducing fibre diameter using finer wool rams in breeding

01 December 2001

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Winning the war against nematodes

Scientists have identified five different pest resistance genes which they are breeding into new wheat

01 December 2001

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New grazing approach is vital for sustainability

Six new principles have been proposed for sustainable grazing in eucalypt woodlands.

01 December 2001

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Correct nutrition improves lambing results

Improved lambing percentages can be achieved by matching lambing with the seasonal patern of pasture

01 December 2001

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Gantry technology - white elephant or white knight?

Controlled traffic farming stands as one of the success stories of Australian agricultural research,

01 December 2001

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Healthy levels of soil algae lift plant growth

Increased populations of soil microflora such as algae and bacteria will help improve soil fertility

01 December 2001

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Gloves save the day

John Stone, Borden, Western Australia, has found a cheap alternative to foam market end collectors -

01 December 2001

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Mapping eucalypt tree genes

A new initiative is being developed to put Australia's gum tree under the microscope and map its genes.

01 December 2001

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

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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.