Australia's plug-in/electric ute market is expanding, with the Ford Ranger PHEV among the new options arriving next year.  Australia's plug-in/electric ute market is expanding, with the Ford Ranger PHEV among the new options arriving next year.
MACHINERY

Electric ute options start to build as PHEV market heats up

There are several PHEV and pure-electric utes on the horizon, as PHEV sales build momentum.

05 December 2025
Rabobank says a favourable Indian pulse crop may impact Australian grain prices.
CROPPING

Aussie pulses under supply pressure from India

A positive outlook for Indian pulse crops is likely to negatively impact Australian grain prices.

05 December 2025
CSIRO highlighted the importance of soil measurements for understanding and managing soil health.
PASTURES & SOILS

CSIRO launches new soil visualiser tool

The tool uses colour to show differences in soil properties.

05 December 2025
ABARES has forecast a winter crop in excess of 66 million tonnes.
CROPPING

ABARES crop forecast confirms predictions of a bumper harvest

Latest ABARES crop report predicts the second-largest winter crop on record is expected for 2025-26.

03 December 2025
A WA farmer has died while fighting a bushfire in his local community.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA farmer dies fighting bushfire

Tributes are flowing for West River farmer, Mark Mudie.

03 December 2025
Rabobank says a favourable Indian pulse crop may impact Australian grain prices.
CROPPING

Aussie pulses under supply pressure from India

A positive outlook for Indian pulse crops is likely to negatively impact Australian grain prices.

05 December 2025
CSIRO highlighted the importance of soil measurements for understanding and managing soil health.
PASTURES & SOILS

CSIRO launches new soil visualiser tool

The tool uses colour to show differences in soil properties.

05 December 2025
CROPPING

ABARES crop forecast confirms predictions of a bumper harvest

03 December 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

WA farmer dies fighting bushfire

03 December 2025
A WA farmer has died while fighting a bushfire in his local community.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA farmer dies fighting bushfire

Tributes are flowing for West River farmer, Mark Mudie.

03 December 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

AUS/NZ collaboration to streamline ag product assessments

Australia/New Zealand agreement to deliver faster access to ag compounds and vet medicines.

28 November 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

China is back for Australian canola

Episode 3 has welcomed the announcement of China's return to the Aussie canola market.

26 November 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

WA farmer wins Dodge Ram in competition he didn't enter

Trandos thought it was a hoax and hung up on the CNH business director.

24 November 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

Another farm death prompts harvest warning

WorkSafe Victoria is urging farmers to prioritise hazard and risk management on farms this harvest.

24 November 2025
Australia's plug-in/electric ute market is expanding, with the Ford Ranger PHEV among the new options arriving next year.
MACHINERY

Electric ute options start to build as PHEV market heats up

There are several PHEV and pure-electric utes on the horizon, as PHEV sales build momentum.

05 December 2025
MACHINERY

Vehicle safety rating approach to change

Safety before, during and after a crash: a new ANCAP rating system will start next year.

03 December 2025
MACHINERY

Ford expands Ranger Super Duty ute line-up

Ford has added a double cab pick-up ute and premium XLT series to its Ranger Super Duty line-up.

03 December 2025
MACHINERY

Government commits to add farm machinery to Right to Repair legislation

TMA backs farmers’ right to repair but warns against unsafe modifications.

01 December 2025
MACHINERY

ACCC campaign aims to boost awareness of the risks of quad bikes

Older males and kids are the focus of a new quad bike safety campaign.

28 November 2025
Rabobank says a favourable Indian pulse crop may impact Australian grain prices.
CROPPING

Aussie pulses under supply pressure from India

A positive outlook for Indian pulse crops is likely to negatively impact Australian grain prices.

05 December 2025
CROPPING

ABARES crop forecast confirms predictions of a bumper harvest

Latest ABARES crop report predicts the second-largest winter crop on record is expected for 2025-26.

03 December 2025
CROPPING

Farms: the secret weapon for fighting climate change

New research finds agriculture is uniquely positioned to fight climate change.

01 December 2025
CROPPING

Paraquat decisions delayed as new data emerges

APVMA delays paraquat decision following the release of a US updated review of a new study.

28 November 2025
CROPPING

Rain hinders harvest progress

Harvest continues across the country, but is progressing slowly compared to last year.

26 November 2025
CSIRO highlighted the importance of soil measurements for understanding and managing soil health.
PASTURES & SOILS

CSIRO launches new soil visualiser tool

The tool uses colour to show differences in soil properties.

05 December 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Dung beetles emerge as low-cost fly control solution

A new project monitoring populations of dung beetle and flies has revealed surprising results.

01 December 2025
CATTLE

Research looks to break down virtual fencing barriers

New CDU research evaluates virtual fences for use on NT cattle stations.

19 November 2025
SHEEP

New project set to boost on-farm sustainability credentials

The Green Sheep Project is a three-year initiative set to officially begin in early 2026.

17 November 2025
CATTLE

Trump dumps tariffs on beef and other ag products

Australia has welcomed Trump's tariff backflip.

17 November 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: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

30 October 2025
editions

Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

29 September 2025
editions

Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.

29 August 2025
editions

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

28 July 2025
A new method of measuring soil carbon using neutrons was on display in Albury, New South Wales, recently.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Measuring soil carbon with neutrons

A non-invasive method of measuring soil carbon is now available.

30 November 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

World-first mobile coverage legislation introduced

The UOMO has today been introduced to Federal Parliament.

27 November 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

QUT launches national centre to improve rural road safety

Automated vehicle research and training aims to improve safety on rural and remote roads.

27 October 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

AI-driven mapping system tracks real-time soil moisture

Free AI-powered soil moisture mapping tool released.

06 October 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Optus fails again: callers cut off from Triple Zero

Optus customers have been unable to contact emergency services for the second time this month.

29 September 2025

Market Data

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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.

CNH product specialist, Ryan O’Sullivan, shows off the new Steiger 785 Quadtrac.
VIDEO

Video: Steiger 785 Quadtrac

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the Steiger 785 Quadtrac.

24 November 2025
WEATHER

WA and north-east Australia still the picks of the cropping bunch

Soil moisture ranking: October 2025.

06 November 2025
WEATHER

Northern WA kicking cropping goals

Soil moisture ranking: September, 2025.

08 October 2025
WEATHER

Climate risk assessment paints a bleak picture for farming

The long-awaited National Climate Risk Assessment has been released.

15 September 2025
WEATHER

Farmers deem climate change the greatest threat to Australian ag

A recent survey found 57 per cent of farmers considered climate change their top concern.

03 September 2025