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Bright future for regional universities

THE farm sector has welcomed a move by the Federal Government to reduce fees for tertiary agriculture courses by up to 62 per cent, as recognition of agriculture as an essential and high-growth industry.

Macey Hill
University fees will be cheaper for agriculture students under a new government package. Image courtesy University of Melbourne.

University fees will be cheaper for agriculture students under a new government package. Image courtesy University of Melbourne.

Education Minister Dan Tehan made the announcement last week, as a part of a new package that aims to steer students to courses with good employment prospects. National Farmers Federation (NFF) chief...

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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: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.