News: 1957 of 2038

CROPPING

Selective spraying controls weeds

The highly competitive nature of wild oats coupled with its ability to mimic crops, staggered germination

01 June 1998

ARCHIVE

Carb-a-chrome points

New technology is being used to reduce wear on ground tools such as hard surface points and sweeps.

01 June 1998

ARCHIVE

Care needed for turbocharger performance

Turbochargers are critical to the efficient operation of modern high-powered diesel engines used in farm

01 June 1998

ARCHIVE

Fertiliser storage shed

Stuart Nash of Canowindra, New South Wales, ahs incorporated a bulk fertiliser section as part of a new

01 June 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

More meat and less gas from cattle

Team of Australian and Japanese scientists is investigating ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions from

01 June 1998

ARCHIVE

Air ducts stop belt slipping

Geoff Rowett of Saddleworth, South Australia, was having belt slippage problems on his Chamberlain 447

01 June 1998

ARCHIVE

Clear picture helps understand GIS benefits

Coloured maps can be used to show variations in soil, climate, incorne and yield. This article shows

01 June 1998

ARCHIVE

Farm motorbike carrier.

Having a motorcycle handy, even when using other equipment, led Allan McSwain of Margaret River, Western

01 June 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.