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ALEC claims it has seen DPIRD estimates showing the WA sheep flock has already dropped by three million head.
SHEEP

Government boosts live export support by $32.7m

The Federal Government has increased its live sheep export transition package to $139.7m.

16 October 2024

DPIRD’s Catherine Borger, Dave Nicholson and Miranda Slaven investigated electric weed control, and the effect of soil moisture on its efficiency. Credit: Western Australian Local Government Association.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Electric weed control efficiency investigated

A recent study looks at whether soil moisture impacts weed control efficiency.

15 October 2024

Farmland values continue to climb in Australia. Chart courtesy Rural Bank.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmland values climb to more than $10,000/ha

Agricultural land values continue to rise amid falling transaction volumes.

15 October 2024

What makes a tool cool? It can be new or novel, tried and tested, or just plain indispensable. This month we return to our annual cool tools feature in the lead up to Christmas with some toolbox stocking fillers for that hard-to-buy-for family member. Credit: Josh Giumelli.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Cool tools to catch your eye

What makes a cool tool? Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli investigates.

14 October 2024

Meat & Livestock Australia is expecting the national sheep flock to ease in the next couple of years. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

National flock numbers stable despite dry season

National sheep flock numbers remain steady while lamb slaughter hits record high.

14 October 2024

The Bill proposing changes to superannuation tax has passed the House of Representatives, with NFF again raising concerns about the impact it could have on family farms. Credit: Max Acronym, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

New superannuation bill moves to the Senate

Farming groups and financial institutions reiterate concerns about proposed "super tax".

14 October 2024

A healthy pulse crop harvest is expected for Australia this year. Photo courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

Australian pulse production on a high

Pulse crops on track to feed a hungry world - Rabobank.

14 October 2024

Hundreds of GrainCorp's grain handlers are planning to vote on industrial action over pay disputes. Credit: Edward Haylan, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

Fed up grain handlers threaten industrial action

Hundreds of GrainCorp's workers may soon go on strike, after applying to vote on industrial action.

11 October 2024

A new survey seeks to discover what types of autonomous machinery farm owners or managers may use or be aware of, and their interest in learning more. Credit: Mark Saunders.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

New autonomy survey requires input

Grain Producers Australia is seeking input for a new autonomy survey.

11 October 2024

A herbicide used for cotton, turf and certain vegetable crops has been cancelled by APVMA. Credit: Balefire, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

APVMA bans pre-emergent herbicide

The use of chlorthal dimethyl as an agricultural chemical product is now illegal.

11 October 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 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: 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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Research Report: Field Days Wrap (November 2024)

Kondinin Group's research team has the low down on the latest gear that was on show at various field days held around the country in the past few months.

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Research Report: Trailing Sheep Feeders (October 2024)

Trailing sheep feeders are on the menu for Kondinin Group's October Research Report with nine popular models covered.

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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.