Flystrike

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.

Nano-formulated biopesticides on the horizon for flystrike control

A new Tea Tree Oil-based treatment for blowfly strike in sheep is being trialled.

08 January 2025

DPIRD reminds sheep producers to monitor flocks regularly and to treat infected sheep promptly. Photo: DPIRD.

Spring reminder to reduce flystrike risk in sheep

Conditions have been ideal for flystrike in sheep prompting a reminder for producers to be vigilant.

29 September 2024

Researchers at the University of Queensland are working on an innovative solution for controlling flystrike in sheep.

Chemical-free flystrike control research shows promising results

Researchers are cracking the code for chemical-free flystrike control using RNA technology.

17 July 2024

On the nose: University of Western Australia’s Graeme Martin has supervised a study looking into which odours from Merino wool attract blowflies. Photo courtesy Graeme Martin.

Lateral thinking leads to innovative work towards flystrike management

New UWA paper looks at which sheep odours attract blowflies in a step towards resistance breeding.

06 March 2024

Additional funding announced to manage flystrike

Expressions of interest sought from agriculture and sheep consultants

17 February 2022

Flystrike warning for woolgrowers

Favourable weather conditions could see a rise in flystrike this year.

12 January 2022

Flystrike research boosted

AWI further invests in flystrike

27 October 2021

Ideal conditions lead to flystrike warning

Sheep producers need to prepare for potential fly issues

18 October 2021

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RESEARCH

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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