RESEARCH TEAM

From the Editor: It's time for the NAS again

The NAS drives Kondinin Group's research

Ben White

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It is attached to the front of the magazine and is free to post back once completed. It can also be done online.

Last year we gathered some fantastic data that has driven our research agenda for the past 12 months, responding to what members asked us for: More on disc seeders, sheep genetics, grain handling and storage gear. You wanted to see more on plasma cutting, technology, UTV’s and drones amongst plenty of other fantastic suggestions.

We try not to bombard members with surveys, saving all our questions up for this one yearly opportunity, so if there is only one survey you fill in annually, make it this one. 

You will be rewarded with more tailored, specific and detailed information on the topics you want.

In addition to providing a repeat of harvester front testing, we have included numerous case studies and feedback from various front owners, a format that members told us they appreciate in the 2016 NAS.

It is an active demonstration of listening to what members want and again I would encourage all members to fill in the NAS and send it in before the end of the month.

Fill in the NAS for a chance to win one of five 12-month Kondinin Group memberships.

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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.