Australian livestock will be sent to drought-stricken Morocco, after a new protocol was signed with the country, to support its decimated herds. Australian livestock will be sent to drought-stricken Morocco, after a new protocol was signed with the country, to support its decimated herds.
SHEEP

Moroccan deal highlights the importance of live export

Australian livestock exporters have gained access to the Moroccan market.

17 January 2025
A WA abattoir has closed and Labor's live sheep export policy is coping the blame.
SHEEP

Labor cops the blame for WA abattoir closure

An abattoir in the tiny wheatbelt town of Tammin has abruptly closed, leaving dozens out of work.

17 January 2025
Tractor and harvester sales dropped substantially last year.
MACHINERY

Machinery sales and value fall in tougher year

Tractor sales drop 23 per cent in 2024

17 January 2025
Telstra is once again collaborating with Starlink to expand its services in regional and remote areas of Australia, this time focusing on Satellite-to-Mobile.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Telstra ramps up Starlink satellite services

Telstra announces a new collaboration with Starlink to boost its Satellite-to-Mobile capabilities.

15 January 2025
Croplands has released its first autonomous optical spot spray, which integrates with SwarmFarm's SwarmBot.
MACHINERY

Croplands launches autonomous sprayer

Croplands partners with SwarmFarm to bring its first autonomous optical spot sprayer to the market.

15 January 2025
A WA abattoir has closed and Labor's live sheep export policy is coping the blame.
SHEEP

Labor cops the blame for WA abattoir closure

An abattoir in the tiny wheatbelt town of Tammin has abruptly closed, leaving dozens out of work.

17 January 2025
Tractor and harvester sales dropped substantially last year.
MACHINERY

Machinery sales and value fall in tougher year

Tractor sales drop 23 per cent in 2024

17 January 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Telstra ramps up Starlink satellite services

15 January 2025
MACHINERY

Croplands launches autonomous sprayer

15 January 2025
Rural Aid offers free water tanks to farmers in need every six months, but could only supply 90 of over 250 requests this round.
AGRIBUSINESS

Drought-stricken farmers seek support in unprecedented numbers

Rural Aid calls for urgent donations as requests for support surge among drought-stricken farmers.

14 January 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

Nine emerging leaders named for flagship program

Nine future farming leaders have been named for NFF's National Agricultural Leadership Program.

06 January 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

Making independent research our business

From the editor.

02 January 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

Signing off with the top stories of 2024

Check out Farming Ahead's most popular online articles from 2024.

23 December 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

WA Government proclaims controversial new firearm regulations

WA's new gun regulations have been released, and contain some unexpected changes.

23 December 2024
Tractor and harvester sales dropped substantially last year.
MACHINERY

Machinery sales and value fall in tougher year

Tractor sales drop 23 per cent in 2024

17 January 2025
MACHINERY

Croplands launches autonomous sprayer

Croplands partners with SwarmFarm to bring its first autonomous optical spot sprayer to the market.

15 January 2025
MACHINERY

Narrow fold seeding option from Serafin Machinery

Serafin Machinery has a new model seeder with a 3m transport width.

02 January 2025
MACHINERY

Toyota adds manual option to 70 Series LandCruisers

Toyota's 70 Series LandCruiser now has a manual transmission option.

06 December 2024
MACHINERY

New ute sales slip as tough times bite

FCAI's latest report shows sales of top utes are slipping, down 21-41 per cent from November 2023.

06 December 2024
Western Crop Genetics Alliance director, Professor Chengdao Li and DPIRD research scientist Sharon Westcott contributed to an international consortium that recently updated the barley pan genome to help breed new high performance varieties.
CROPPING

Western Crop Genetics Alliance: raise a glass to improved barley breeding breakthrough

New high performance barley varieties are on the horizon.

13 January 2025
CROPPING

Mungbean viability put to the test in Victoria

Research considers the viability of growing mungbean as an opportunistic summer crop in Victoria.

09 January 2025
CROPPING

New data prompts extension for key herbicide reviews

APVMA extends review timeframes for paraquat and diquat to consider submissions and new data.

02 January 2025
CROPPING

Prevent serrated tussock from setting seed

Producers reminded to take serrated tussock control seriously.

20 December 2024
CROPPING

Agricultural company charged following fatal impalement

A hay and grain logistics company has been charged over the death of a worker in 2022.

20 December 2024
A WA abattoir has closed and Labor's live sheep export policy is coping the blame.
SHEEP

Labor cops the blame for WA abattoir closure

An abattoir in the tiny wheatbelt town of Tammin has abruptly closed, leaving dozens out of work.

17 January 2025
SHEEP

Moroccan deal highlights the importance of live export

Australian livestock exporters have gained access to the Moroccan market.

17 January 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Simulation shines light on WA 2050 pasture production

Research aims to develop solutions to changing climate for WA sheep enterprises.

13 January 2025
CATTLE

Feed, sell or agist?

Managing livestock as seasonal conditions decline.

10 January 2025
SHEEP

Producers urged to keep on top of summer sheep nutrition

Careful management is essential for providing adequate sheep nutrition during summer.

10 January 2025

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.

editions

Research Report: Chaser Bins

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.

15 January 2025
editions

Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.

26 November 2024
editions

Research Report: Field Days Wrap (November 2024)

Kondinin Group's research team has the low down on the latest gear that was on show at various field days held around the country in the past few months.

28 October 2024
editions

Research Report: Trailing Sheep Feeders (October 2024)

Trailing sheep feeders are on the menu for Kondinin Group's October Research Report with nine popular models covered.

01 October 2024
Telstra is once again collaborating with Starlink to expand its services in regional and remote areas of Australia, this time focusing on Satellite-to-Mobile.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Telstra ramps up Starlink satellite services

Telstra announces a new collaboration with Starlink to boost its Satellite-to-Mobile capabilities.

15 January 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Ford Ranger tops best-seller list again in 2024

In 2024 Ford Ranger was the top selling new vehicle in Australia for the second year in a row.

07 January 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drones called into action for wet winter

Wet winter in Western Australia prompts webinar on using drones for spraying.

06 January 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

NVES kicks off. Will vehicle price hikes follow?

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) has commenced. What will it mean for prices?

06 January 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

What's new to farming in 2025?

Check out new products and services for the new year.

03 January 2025

Market Data

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 wet start to summer has hindered some crop harvesting.
WEATHER

Rainfall turns around for many in the start of summer

Plant available soil moisture: December, 2024.

20 December 2024
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: 3D printing for hi-tech workshops

3D printing isn't as hard as it sounds.

16 December 2024
WEATHER

Outlook shows increased fire risk

Large areas of Australia face an increased risk of bushfires this summer.

29 November 2024
WEATHER

Dry finish sees wheat yields slip across Australia's mainland

Wheat yield ranking map: November, 2024.

25 November 2024
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Achieving perfect performance with precision farm tools

Discover affordable precision measurement tools for farm workshops and how to use them.

01 November 2024