News: 2 of 2068

Fatigue can impact anyone working on the farm, particularly during busy periods, so ensuring everyone gets adequate sleep will ensure a productive and safe seeding. Credit: K.A. Willis, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024

RSPCA has been granted access to old live export footage. Credit: Tom Dawkins, Australian Live Exporters Council.
SHEEP

RSCPA granted access to old live export footage

The Freedom of Information Commissioner has granted RSPCA access to live export footage from 2018.

19 April 2024

Some farmers will consider walking off the job if they can't access to overseas workers is reduced, a new survey has found. Credit: William Edge, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Reduced worker access could be catastrophic for ag

NFF survey finds over half of farmers will consider major changes if backpacker access is reduced.

19 April 2024

Case IH has added the AFS Connect technology package to its Puma range. Credit: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

AFS Connect added to Puma tractor range

The AFS Connect Puma was launched this week at the FutureAg Expo in Melbourne.

18 April 2024

Rural Bank has released its first climate report for farmers. Credit: Jandrie Lombard, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

Rural Bank provides in-depth perspective on climate change to help farmers plan.

17 April 2024

 The WA Government is establishing a taskforce to support farmers experiencing dry conditions. Credit: Mark Saunders.
WEATHER

WA Government announces 2024 dry season taskforce

A dry season taskforce will be established in WA to support farmers experiencing dry conditions.

17 April 2024

Australia must act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems by 2050. Credit: CSIRO.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

CSIRO warns ag must accelerate innovation

Australia must accelerate agricultural innovation to prevent further farm profitability decline.

17 April 2024

Australian wool production should ease slightly this year to 324mkg. Photo: Mark Saunders.e
SHEEP

Wool production forecast to ease

Australia is expected to produce 324mkg of wool this year.

17 April 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

PARTNER CONTENT

Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.