A new Tea Tree Oil-based treatment for blowfly strike in sheep is being trialled.
When filled with biopesticides like tea tree oil, tiny silica nanoparticles with surface spikes purpose-built to give prolonged periods of protection (pictured) could be a key puzzle piece for flystrike control. | Credits: University of Queensland
TEA tree oil (TTO) is often used for human conditions like head lice and fungal infections, but new research is looking into the product's potential to tackle one of the biggest issues facing the sheep...
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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.
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.
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.
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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