News: 1947 of 2038
AGRIBUSINESS
Stress blamed for a high rural suicide
About 2500 Australians die by their own hands each year giving Australia one of the highest suicide rates
01 September 1998
ARCHIVE
Notebooks offer a portable alternative
Notebook computers are portable but a wrong decision made when buying onecan turn a $4000 investment
01 September 1998
MACHINERY GENERAL
Mobile sawmill
A portable sawmill can be a useful piece of equipment for farmers who want to add value to existing 'on-farm'
01 September 1998
MACHINERY GENERAL
Fire suppression system
An in-built fire suppression system has been designed to fight fuel and oil fires in farm machinery.
01 September 1998
MACHINERY GENERAL
Machinery finance needs careful thought
Investing in large machinery can affect farm profitability so consider all the finance options available.
01 September 1998
MACHINERY GENERAL
Well designed shed effective for grain
On-farm structurs which are built without reference to specific design and safety requirements could
01 September 1998
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Sugar by-product a major boost for beef
Molasses, long regarded as a feed supplement, can become a major part of the diets of Australian beef
01 August 1998
ARCHIVE
Friendly bugs join the war against pests
Biological control offers several advantages over chemical alternatives. This article focuses on the
01 August 1998
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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