Farm News from Farming Ahead

The Australian Government is adopting a cool, calm and collected approach to US tariffs.

Keeping it cool: Australia's response to US tariffs

Will Australia retaliate to US tariffs? Trade minister says “tempting”, but no.

17 March 2025

$Farming leaders have responded to US tariffs, which are fracturing America's trade relationship with Australia and other nations throughout the world.$

Farm leaders respond to global trade woes

Farm leaders respond to US tariffs, calling for proactive and considered counter measures.

17 March 2025

Farmers for Climate Action is pushing for Government support to make on-farm batteries more affordable for all producers.

Climate action group calls for on-farm battery support

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) is pushing for support to boost on-farm battery affordability.

17 March 2025

Peak farming bodies and organisations are calling on the Federal Government for funding to help mental health issues.

Peak farming bodies plea for $50 million to address mental health issues

Mental health coalition calls for support to help solve a mental health crisis in agriculture.

17 March 2025

US president, Donald Trump, has sparked a trade war. What does it mean for Australian ag?

Trump's trade war: What it means for Australian ag

Jenna Santos looks at the impacts of US tariffs on Australian agriculture.

12 March 2025

$Farming leaders have responded to US tariffs, which are fracturing America's trade relationship with Australia and other nations throughout the world.$

Farm leaders respond to global trade woes

Farm leaders respond to US tariffs, calling for proactive and considered counter measures.

17 March 2025

Climate action group calls for on-farm battery support

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) is pushing for support to boost on-farm battery affordability.

17 March 2025

Peak farming bodies plea for $50 million to address mental health issues

17 March 2025

Trump's trade war: What it means for Australian ag

12 March 2025

Trump's trade war: What it means for Australian ag

Jenna Santos looks at the impacts of US tariffs on Australian agriculture.

12 March 2025

UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi presented recent findings of a study into herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass at the GRDC research updates in Perth. Credit: UWA.

Glyphosate resistance hits 'alarming levels', study finds

A four-year study has highlighted concerns surrounding potential cuts to paraquat use.

11 March 2025

The BYD SHARK 6 has benefited from its head start as the only PHEV ute available in Australia, but with the Ford Ranger PHEV expected mid-year, competition isn't far away.

BYD Shark 6 ute hits Australian market with a bang

The BYD Shark 6 ute was the 6th top selling new vehicle in Australia last month.

11 March 2025

Ford confirms the full price and specification of the Ranger PHEV ahead of its Australian launch mid-2025.

Ford releases Ranger PHEV pricing and specs

Find out how the PHEV compares to traditional Rangers and the BYD SHARK 6.

07 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Peak farming bodies plea for $50 million to address mental health issues

Mental health coalition calls for support to help solve a mental health crisis in agriculture.

17 March 2025

Keeping it cool: Australia's response to US tariffs

Will Australia retaliate to US tariffs? Trade minister says “tempting”, but no.

17 March 2025

Farm leaders respond to global trade woes

Farm leaders respond to US tariffs, calling for proactive and considered counter measures.

17 March 2025

Fire risks and preventative measures

A two-part series on the impact of climate change on bushfires and how farmers can plan ahead.

14 March 2025

Trump's trade war: What it means for Australian ag

Jenna Santos looks at the impacts of US tariffs on Australian agriculture.

12 March 2025

MACHINERY

Tractor sales remained subdued in February.

Tractor sales fail to fire

February tractor sales reflected a continued downward trend.

13 March 2025

Fendt 600 series tractors on show at Horsham

Fendt's new four-model 600 series tractors make their debut at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

05 March 2025

Discordon tillage implement added to Waringa Distribution lineup

The Gregoire Besson Discordon is a ripping, discing and finishing implement.

28 February 2025

John Deere reveals new 6M 155 tractor

John Deere’s 6M utility tractor range now includes four models with 150kW or more engine power.

21 February 2025

Zetifi launches unique combination UHF and cellular antenna

Zetifi’s new UHF and cellular Smart Antenna is made in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

14 February 2025

CROPPING

Artificial intelligence can help drive efficiencies for grain growers with functions such as green-on-brown and green-on-green spraying.

AI's potential looms for grains industry

Opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence for the grains industry.

12 March 2025

Glyphosate resistance hits 'alarming levels', study finds

A four-year study has highlighted concerns surrounding potential cuts to paraquat use.

11 March 2025

Cyclops and Neo CL accredited as malting barley

Two new barley varieties have been added to the Malting Accreditation list.

11 March 2025

Expanded facility puts the heat on crop research

Extreme temperatures mimicked and researched at Horsham facility.

03 March 2025

Cropping under tighter chemical controls

GRDC Grain Research Update Perth: Challenges of tighter chemical controls and possible solutions.

28 February 2025

LIVESTOCK

A new prediction model is looking at the relationship between lamb eating quality and cooking methods.

New prediction model sheds extra light on lamb eating quality

A new model can now forecast the eating quality of specific cuts of lamb by cooking methods.

12 March 2025

Goats: a novel weed control solution

Goats can be effective at controlling weeds and are available for hire.

01 March 2025

Sheep and lamb slaughter rates hit record high

ABS data shows 38.16 million head of sheep and lambs were slaughtered in 2024.

21 February 2025

Making headway on soil carbon journey

Grower story: increasing soil carbon through rotational cell grazing and cover crops.

19 February 2025

Moroccan delegation emphasises urgent need for Australian live sheep

Drought-stricken Morocco is seeking to fill its need for red meat and to replenish its livestock.

19 February 2025

RESEARCH

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

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.

05 March 2025

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.

05 February 2025

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.

15 January 2025

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

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