The US is Australia's top red meat market, with US producers unable to fill domestic demand for some products, including those made from minced beef. The US is Australia's top red meat market, with US producers unable to fill domestic demand for some products, including those made from minced beef.
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
John Deere has made several upgrades to its See & Spray Select system.l
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
The Epasco Farms' sheep yards will be featured in Kondinin Group's April Research Report.
VIDEO

Video: Sheep yards

Interview with Nick Ruddenklau from Epasco Farms.

25 March 2025
Hay Australia Victoria, now known as HAV, was sentenced in the Bendigo County Court last week in relation to the death of a worker in 2021.
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
The US is proposing to introduce fees targeting Chinese-built and operated vessels using its ports.
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
John Deere has made several upgrades to its See & Spray Select system.l
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
The Epasco Farms' sheep yards will be featured in Kondinin Group's April Research Report.
VIDEO

Video: Sheep yards

Interview with Nick Ruddenklau from Epasco Farms.

25 March 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

Hay exporter fined $400,000 for worker death

31 March 2025
CROPPING

Proposed US shipping fees may boost Aussie grain prices

28 March 2025
Hay Australia Victoria, now known as HAV, was sentenced in the Bendigo County Court last week in relation to the death of a worker in 2021.
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
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
AGRIBUSINESS

ACCC recommends supermarket reforms to address market power problems

ACCC releases 20 recommendations in the final report for its supermarkets inquiry.

24 March 2025
John Deere has made several upgrades to its See & Spray Select system.l
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
MACHINERY

New partnership to light up weed seed control

Global Neighbor and Redekop are working together to commercialise the Weed Seed Destroyer.

24 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
MACHINERY

Tractor sales fail to fire

February tractor sales reflected a continued downward trend.

13 March 2025
MACHINERY

Fendt 600 series tractors on show at Horsham

Fendt's new four-model 600 series tractors make their debut at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

05 March 2025
The US is proposing to introduce fees targeting Chinese-built and operated vessels using its ports.
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
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
CROPPING

AI's potential looms for grains industry

Opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence for the grains industry.

12 March 2025
CROPPING

Glyphosate resistance hits 'alarming levels', study finds

A four-year study has highlighted concerns surrounding potential cuts to paraquat use.

11 March 2025
CROPPING

Cyclops and Neo CL accredited as malting barley

Two new barley varieties have been added to the Malting Accreditation list.

11 March 2025
The US is Australia's top red meat market, with US producers unable to fill domestic demand for some products, including those made from minced beef.
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
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
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
SHEEP

Australian wool prices rise despite market "jitters"

The EMI is up 11.1 per cent since the start of the season, as retailer deadlines loom.

21 March 2025
SHEEP

Project aims to tackle Merino ewe mortality

A study looks at identifying the most effective intervention strategies for individual scenarios.

20 March 2025

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: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

01 April 2025
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.

05 March 2025
editions

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.

05 February 2025
editions

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.

15 January 2025
Farmers for Climate Action is pushing for Government support to make on-farm batteries more affordable for all producers.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Climate action group calls for on-farm battery support

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) is pushing for support to boost on-farm battery affordability.

17 March 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

BYD Shark 6 ute hits Australian market with a bang

The BYD Shark 6 ute was the 6th top selling new vehicle in Australia last month.

11 March 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drone technology impresses at field days

Autonomous drone docking system wins innovation award at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

07 March 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Ford releases Ranger PHEV pricing and specs

Find out how the PHEV compares to traditional Rangers and the BYD SHARK 6.

07 March 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Political guarantees surrounding basic mobile coverage labelled "misleading"

Kondinin Group researcher dismisses political grandstanding surrounding rural communications.

05 March 2025

Market Data

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.

The Epasco Farms' sheep yards will be featured in Kondinin Group's April Research Report.
VIDEO

Video: Sheep yards

Interview with Nick Ruddenklau from Epasco Farms.

25 March 2025
VIDEO

Video: Locking methods for tight nuts

Kondinin engineer, Josh Guimelli, provides overview on locking methods for tight nuts.

21 March 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Locking methods for tight nuts

Josh Giumelli covers a range of fastener locking methods for adding a little security to repairs.

20 March 2025
WEATHER

Southern Australia's dry run continues

Soil moisture ranking: February, 2025.

14 March 2025
VIDEO

Video: Baler string testing

Kondinin engineer, Josh Giumelli, provides an overview of baling twine strength testing.

13 March 2025