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Farming Ahead - April 2025
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31 March 2025
MACHINERY
Aussie know how involved in John Deere spraying upgrades
Variable rate applications improved on John Deere’s See & Spray Select system.
31 March 2025
AGRIBUSINESS
Hay exporter fined $400,000 for worker death
A Victoria hay exporter has been convicted and fined after a worker was crushed by a multibaler.
31 March 2025
CATTLE
US tariffs: Is Australian red meat next?
More US tariffs are expected to kick in this week, fuelling speculation surrounding Aussie beef.
31 March 2025
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
SHEEP
Keep the Sheep rally to launch political campaign
Keep the Sheep campaigners converged in Perth CBD today, urging voters to "put Labor last."
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
Federal Budget: Fears rural health challenges remain forgotten
NRHA has raised concerns rural regions will not receive an equitable share of health funding.
28 March 2025
AGRIBUSINESS
Government delivers "vanilla" Federal Budget
An overview of the "vanilla" 2025 Federal Budget.
26 March 2025
CROPPING
Bayer facing US$2.65bn payout in Roundup case
Bayer dealt another multi-billion dollar blow in a US Roundup case.
26 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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