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Taking a multi-pronged approach to buffalo fly control

<p>In a recent review conducted by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), buffalo fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) ranked third behind cattle ticks and BVDV/pestivirus in the most costly diseases affecting the Australian cattle industry. By Pamela Lawson</p>

Jessica Strauss
Taking a multi-pronged approach to buffalo fly control

  Estimated to cost producers $98.1 million annually, the range of this blood-sucking pest is steadily moving south as seasons become hotter and wetter, further increasing annual control costs. To...

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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: 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.

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.