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The coalition and the Labor Party have both committed $2.5m to support Farmsafe Australia's efforts in improving farm safety.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farm safety efforts attract bipartisan support

The coalition and Labor have committed $2.5m in funding to support Farmsafe Australia.

28 April 2025

Rabobank expects fertiliser and other input prices to rise this year.
AGRIBUSINESS

Fertiliser markets face another challenging year – Rabobank

A new Rabobank report says farmer margins may be squeezed thanks to increased fertiliser prices.

28 April 2025

NEWSLETTER INTRODUCTION

Weekly newsletter 24 April 2025

Weekly introduction

24 April 2025

Kia's top-of-the-range Tasman ute will cost $74,990 plus on-roads.
MACHINERY

Kia Tasman dual cab ute prices confirmed

New Kia Tasman ute prices start at $42,990 (4x2) and peak at $74,990 plus on-roads for the X-Pro 4x4

23 April 2025

NFF says workforce access is one of the most pressing issues for ag ahead of the Federal Election.
AGRIBUSINESS

Workforce access a key election priority for ag

The NFF calls for assurances migration reduction plans won't impact agriculture's workforce access.

23 April 2025

Lawson Gulliver's cattle race with full-length catwalk.
VIDEO

Video: Cattle race

See Gulliver's race with full-length catwalk in action.

22 April 2025

While plasma cutters have been around since the 1980s they have recently become more affordable, producing higher quality cuts. Plasma cutters are often installed on computer numerical controlled (CNC) tables where they cut intricate shapes straight from a computer file with an accuracy of around 0.2mm.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Putting plasma into practice

Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli provides a run down on plasma cutters.

22 April 2025

BBLeap’s Peter Millenaar (right) and Lud Uitdewilligen in Dimboola, Victoria, to install the first BBLeap spraying system.
MACHINERY

BBLeap spraying system debuts in Victoria

The BBLeap system is an in-house made spraying solution.

22 April 2025

The 150 lite capacity Carrytank Petrol model provides a handy way to transport and deliver petrol to vehicles.
MACHINERY

Portable unit allows petrol to be moved safely

ES Tanks Carrytank Petrol and Emilcaddy (petrol) were on display a Horsham, Victoria, last month.

22 April 2025

Even simple things like the orientation of the working race and loading ramp can increase cattle yard safety and efficiency.
CATTLE

Key features for functional cattle yards

Beef producers, managers and vets weigh in on best cattle yard features.

22 April 2025

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 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: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

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Research Report: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

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Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

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Research Report: Chaser Bins (January 2025)

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.