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What's lurking in your lunchbox?

Kondinin Group's Jenna Santos investigates top risks associated with the most common diseases.

While there are many health hazards in farming, diseases linked to poor eating habits, low levels of physical activity, smoking and drinking alcohol, are still among the leading causes of death in regional and remote areas.

While there are many health hazards in farming, diseases linked to poor eating habits, low levels of physical activity, smoking and drinking alcohol, are still among the leading causes of death in regional and remote areas. | Credits: Ron and Patty Thomas, Canva (background) and thebigland, Shutterstock (foreground).

FARMING is fraught with health hazards, with exposure to chemicals, the sun, dusts and loud noises just some of the many common risks. However, health statistics indicate the deadliest and most debilitating...

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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.

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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.