Australia

CROPPING

Proposed US shipping fees may boost Aussie grain prices

The US is proposing to introduce fees targeting Chinese ships using its ports.

28 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Consumer spending on food can be a frustration for farmers

Episode 3 says Australia’s relatively cheap food means it’s not all beer and skittles for farmers.

28 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Chinese hoarding – how it affects world-wide trade

China’s accumulation of essential commodities will have far-reaching impacts on global trade.

24 March 2025

SHEEP

Unique mini meat scanner gets to work in abattoirs

A unique needle scanner is being used to measure carcases and help improve red meat eating quality.

21 March 2025

MACHINERY

Automation features in John Deere harvester upgrades

John Deere has announced upgrades to its harvester range, focusing on automation.

19 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Peak farming bodies plea for $50 million to address mental health issues

Mental health coalition calls for support to help solve a mental health crisis in agriculture.

17 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Keeping it cool: Australia's response to US tariffs

Will Australia retaliate to US tariffs? Trade minister says “tempting”, but no.

17 March 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Farm leaders respond to global trade woes

Farm leaders respond to US tariffs, calling for proactive and considered counter measures.

17 March 2025

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 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.

editions

Research Report: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

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Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

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Research Report: Chaser Bins (January 2025)

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.

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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.