News: 1952 of 2038

ARCHIVE

Questions raised about carbon measurements

Soil organic carbon measurements have been promoted as an indicator of sustainability but for many farmers

01 July 1998

ARCHIVE

Utility tray scratch saver

Simple strips of 30 millimetre polyethylene pipe can be split and drawn over utility trays to protect

01 July 1998

CROPPING

Budgeting for nitrogen requirements in crops

The first step to nitrogen budgeting is to calculate overall crop requirements for a realistic farm yield

01 July 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Wool growth boost from protein supplements

Feeding protein supplements that are partially protected from degradation in the rumen can increase wool

01 July 1998

ARCHIVE

Group interaction helps lift plant production

The discipline of checking seed reserves, composition, dry matter levels, insect populations and stocking

01 July 1998

CROPPING

How to prevent wheat crops feeling the pinch

Careful nitrogen budgeting, disease control and new wheat varieties are the keys to reducing the incidence

01 July 1998

ARCHIVE

Group interaction helps lift plant production

The discipline of checking seed reserves, composition, dry matter levels, insect populations and stocking

01 July 1998

CROPPING

Genes make peas weevil-resistant

Researchers at CSIRO have produced genetically modified peas almost 100 per cent resistant to weevils,

01 July 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.