News: 1949 of 2038

ARCHIVE

Bore pump from secondhand parts

Brenton Diener of Truro, South Australia, has designed a home-made pump jack to pump water from a 31

01 August 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Planning makes most of available feed

Extensive research over several decades has shown that stocking rates are the key to profitability for

01 August 1998

CROPPING

Spray topping improves yields and protein

Spray topping pastures in spring can substantially increase the yield and protein levels in the following

01 August 1998

ARCHIVE

Spring weed control lowers mouse risks

Mice can wreak havoc on stading crops and stored grain but options are available to prevent losses.

01 August 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Thorough management boosts effectiveness

Careful management and attention to smarter drenching practices will help save Australian livestock producers

01 August 1998

ARCHIVE

Animal pest researchers control pests

In a new approach to the problems of animal pests, researchers are devloping birth control techniques

01 August 1998

ARCHIVE

Share group earns healthy investment returns

Twelve New South Wales farmers have achieved a 26 per cent return on investments by forming a sharemarket

01 August 1998

ARCHIVE

Correct grease prolongs machinery life

Greasing bearings regularly can avoid costly downtime and prolong the life of farm machinery.

01 August 1998

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.