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Modifying broadacre farming systems to minimise drought risk

NEW research is identifying how broadacre farming systems can be modified to reduce exposure to drought stress and other risks while maintaining productivity and profitability.

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 Professor Timothy Reeves spoke at a drought hub meeting at Dookie, Victoria, last week. Image courtesy University of Melbourne.

Professor Timothy Reeves spoke at a drought hub meeting at Dookie, Victoria, last week. Image courtesy University of Melbourne.

Early findings of the Redesigning of Broadacre Farming Systems project were explored during a field day held last week at the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub based at the University...

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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)

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.

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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)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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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.