PASTURES AND SOILS

A century of pasture provides insight

The Permanent Top-Dressed (PTD) pasture experiment in Rutherglen, Victoria, has been in continuous undisturbed pasture for over a century, making it the longest running pasture experiment in Australia and providing researchers with a valuable insight into long-term management of pastures.

Jill Griffiths
A century of pasture provides insight

Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources Senior Research Scientist Dr Kirsten Barlow said that when the PTD pasture experiment was established in 1914 it was believed that phosphorus...

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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.