News: 1954 of 2038

ARCHIVE

Options to produce beefier cattle faster

A new beef production strategy developed by scientists from CSIRO and the Meat Quality Co-operative Research

01 July 1998

ARCHIVE

Regular checks smooth the path to success

Monitoring is a key aspect of successful farming but it's interesting to note how few farmers check their

01 July 1998

CROPPING

Lift plant productivity with timely scouting

Taking action early with insect pests can have major benefits for yields and crop quality.

01 July 1998

ARCHIVE

Lime fights soil acidity

Introducing a liming programme can help counter the effects of soil acidity such as declining yields

01 July 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Choose measurable goals in breeding

Defining a measurable sheep breeding objective is the first step in determining where to buy rams, which

01 July 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Keeping sheep on the move

Don McKechnie, Yelarbon, Queensland has made a mobile sheep race to keep costs down, reduce repairs and

01 July 1998

ARCHIVE

Remote-controlled irrigation

The Spectrum 3000 is a fully integrated water management system operated by remote control using a computer.

01 July 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Giving beef a tender touch

CSIRO researchers are hoping the development of a test using biochemical substances naturally present

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.