Resources HEADLINES

El Niño is over, but BOM's long-range forecast still shows below median rainfall is expected for much of the country. Credit: Harauski Yauheni, Shutterstock. El Niño is over, but BOM's long-range forecast still shows below median rainfall is expected for much of the country. Credit: Harauski Yauheni, Shutterstock.
WEATHER

BOM declares El Niño has ended

BOM declares ENSO and IOD are both holding neutral.

29 April 2024
WA producers impacted by drought can apply for State Government funding in May. Credit: Mark Saunders.
WEATHER

WA Government announces drought funding

WA farmers impacted by drought can apply for funding and interest-free loans next month.

29 April 2024
The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Measuring and marking bolt circles

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses bolt circles.

23 April 2024
Soil moisture ranking map, 17 April 2024 (based on data starting from October 2023). Produced by Dr David Stephens, Agrometeorology Australia
WEATHER

West and east contrast increases

Soil moisture ranking map: 17 April 2024.

23 April 2024
Dry seeding kicks off in WA, and is expected to continue for weeks, with no rain in sight. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Dry seeding starts in WA

WA growers have started seeding after months without rain.

22 April 2024
WA producers impacted by drought can apply for State Government funding in May. Credit: Mark Saunders.
WEATHER

WA Government announces drought funding

WA farmers impacted by drought can apply for funding and interest-free loans next month.

29 April 2024
The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Measuring and marking bolt circles

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses bolt circles.

23 April 2024
WEATHER

West and east contrast increases

23 April 2024
CROPPING

Dry seeding starts in WA

22 April 2024
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PODCASTS

Podcast: Long coleoptile wheat

The latest Kondinin Group podcast looks at long coleoptile wheat

10 May 2023
PODCASTS

Podcast: Ute testing

The latest Kondinin Group podcast provides a snapshot of ute testing

12 December 2022
PODCASTS

Gasless MIG welding

Gasless MIG technolgy has improved

10 November 2022
PODCASTS

Podcast: ABARES December Forecast

Podcast: ABARES December Forecast

14 December 2021
PODCASTS

Podcast: Upcoming Workshop Articles

Podcast: Upcoming Workshop Articles

07 December 2021
The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Measuring and marking bolt circles

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses bolt circles.

23 April 2024
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Make old tools great again

Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli discusses tool repairs and restorations.

08 March 2024
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Handy attachments for tricky nipples

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, looks at a range of greasing attachments.

15 February 2024
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Metal transfer modes for MIG welding

Josh Giumelli looks at MIG welding metal transfer modes.

17 January 2024
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Grease is the word

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses grease.

14 December 2023
El Niño is over, but BOM's long-range forecast still shows below median rainfall is expected for much of the country. Credit: Harauski Yauheni, Shutterstock.
WEATHER

BOM declares El Niño has ended

BOM declares ENSO and IOD are both holding neutral.

29 April 2024
WEATHER

WA Government announces drought funding

WA farmers impacted by drought can apply for funding and interest-free loans next month.

29 April 2024
WEATHER

West and east contrast increases

Soil moisture ranking map: 17 April 2024.

23 April 2024
CROPPING

Dry seeding starts in WA

WA growers have started seeding after months without rain.

22 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

Rural Bank provides in-depth perspective on climate change to help farmers plan.

17 April 2024
Because chains have a relatively low working load limit, recovery straps should be the go-to for bogged harvester recovery. Opt for soft shackles and avoid D-shackles.
MACHINERY

Bogged harvester recovery video now available

A new Kondinin Group video is essential viewing for a boggy harvest

09 November 2022
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Video: Spray drone demonstration

UAV's for swarm spraying put through paces

12 June 2020
MACHINERY

Video: How to use a chassis punch set

Josh Giumelli shows us an interesting piece of gear: a chassis hole punch.

10 August 2019
MACHINERY

Video: How to cut gasket paper

Josh Giumelli talks about what's always handy to have in any workshop: gasket paper

07 August 2019
MACHINERY

Video: How to identify threads

From the Workshop tips are back and Josh Giumelli gives us quick and easy tips to identify threads

05 August 2019

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.

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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.

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

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

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

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