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Fighting back against St John's wort

Introduced for its ornamental and medicinal purposes, St John's wort is now one of Australia's most destructive weeds. Developments in biological<br /> controls are helping farmers and resource managers in some areas turn the tide against this noxious plant. In the second of a series of weed control investigations, Pamela Lawson examines which tools are winning the war against this invasive scourge.

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Fighting back against St John's wort

St John's wort is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and was introduced to Australia as a garden plant in the 1800s. St John's wort is found in every state and territory except the Northern Territory,...

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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.