News: 1911 of 2038
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Check family history to judge a sire's worth
Buying a bull is a big investment and being able to judge a bull's worth for its breeding potential will
01 June 1999
CROPPING
Chlorophyll meter
Farmers can easily measure the chlorophyll content of leaves with the release of the Minolta SPAD-502
01 June 1999
ARCHIVE
Getting the timing right can reduce tax for wool growers
Timing is one of the most crucial factors in tax planning as bringing expenses forward can reduce taxable
01 June 1999
CROPPING
Seasonal conditions take control of take-all
Brassica break crops such as canola and Indian mustard may be superior to non-brassica crops such as
01 June 1999
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Chicory provides nutrition for fast growth
Producers can improve lamb growth by using Puna chicory as a summer forage, according to recent research.
01 June 1999
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Check worms before drenching ewes
Effective worm control in lambing ewes is important but check that a pre-lambing drench is required before
01 June 1999
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Longer hauteur fibres spin better yarns
Australian wool growers could benefit by more than $7 million per year if spinners were open to adopting
01 June 1999
CROPPING
Virus wins war with caterpillars
Summer crop producers in the Riverina, New South Wales, avoided high crop losses when a massive spring
01 June 1999
PARTNER CONTENT
Agricultural spraying specialist HARDI curtails downtime and wear with robust LAPP cable harnesses
LAPP cable harnessing solutions built for harsh Australian environments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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