News: 1948 of 2038
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Careful grazing reduces autumn feeding
Adding extra condition to sheep during spring can reduce the need for supplementary feed in the following
01 August 1998
CROPPING
Water quality can affect chemical ability
Using high quality water for chemical applicaitons can significantly improve the efficacy of many herbicides
01 August 1998
ARCHIVE
Self-steering machinery comes of age
Tractors and harvesters that steer themselves would have sounded like science fiction 10 years ago, yet
01 August 1998
CROPPING
Spring spraying controls RLEM
Taking steps to reduce redlegged earth mite numbers in spring can have flow-on effects that should lead
01 August 1998
ARCHIVE
Consider costs and benefits of sharefarming
Sharefarming problems can be avoided through correct planning and a detailed agreement.
01 August 1998
ARCHIVE
Tree littler to reduce soil acidity
Researchers have identified a range of trees which may help restore alkalinity to the surface of acid
01 August 1998
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Fungi to fight sheep worm
Drench resistance is a growing problem but CSIRO Animal Production scientists have discovered fungi may
01 August 1998
CROPPING
Spray timing vital to control ryegrass
Crop topping with non-selective herbicides is an effective strategy for controlling ryegrass seed set
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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