Jenna Santos

NFF passes vote of no confidence in the Federal Government, citing the timeline to shut down the live sheep trade as the "final straw". Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Farm leaders pass a vote of no confidence

NFF says the live sheep export ban timeline is "the final straw".

22 May 2024

Kondinin Group's annual NAS is now open. Credit: Ben White.
RESEARCH

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Fill in the National Agricultural Survey (NAS).

22 May 2024

The 2024/25 season is off to a patchy start, with varied rainfall across the country. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Variable rainfall delivers mixed start to the season

Some Australian cropping regions have been receiving good rainfall while others miss out.

20 May 2024

Canola could be in short supply, as key growing regions continue to battle dry conditions. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Canola plantings predicted to drop as demand grows

Dry conditions in key growing regions are threatening this season's canola planting area.

20 May 2024

NRHA welcomed additional funding for RFDS in the Federal Budget, but was disappointed by the lack of rural health funding overall. Credit: myphotobank.com.au, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Federal Budget fails rural health

The NRHA said the Federal Budget failed to address a $6.55 billion shortfall in rural healthcare.

17 May 2024

The WA Government has reportedly amended its tough new gun laws to allow firearms to be used across multiple licence categories. Credit: Auldist, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA Firearms Bill amended following public pressure

The Nationals WA claims the State Government has made some last-minute changes to the Firearms Bill.

17 May 2024

Senators stop Biosecurity Protection Levy progressing. Credit: Eric Buermeyer, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Biosecurity levy blocked as The Greens declare official opposition

The Greens officially joined the Coalition, One Nation and independent MPs in opposing the BPL.

17 May 2024

An Episode 3 survey last year found 71 per cent of respondents from the live sheep export supply chain preferred a phaseout timeline of over 10 years. Credit: Episode 3.
SHEEP

Live sheep export: phaseout or freak out?

Episode 3 responds to the Federal Government’s live sheep export phase out deadline.

17 May 2024

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

PARTNER CONTENT

Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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

editions

Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.