Health risks

While there are many health hazards in farming, diseases linked to poor eating habits, low levels of physical activity, smoking and drinking alcohol, are still among the leading causes of death in regional and remote areas.

What's lurking in your lunchbox?

Kondinin Group's Jenna Santos investigates top risks associated with the most common diseases.

21 October 2024

NRHA welcomed additional funding for RFDS in the Federal Budget, but was disappointed by the lack of rural health funding overall. Credit: myphotobank.com.au, Shutterstock.

Federal Budget fails rural health

The NRHA said the Federal Budget failed to address a $6.55 billion shortfall in rural healthcare.

17 May 2024

Studies show rural Australians are at higher risk of loneliness than their city counterpart, which can negatively impact physical and mental health. Credit_Shutterstock_Scharfsinn.

Loneliness: A growing epidemic in rural Australia.

Rural Australians are at high risk of loneliness, which has negative health implications.

25 March 2024

Cover up: A hat with a generous brim and protection for the neck is a great idea for extra protection from the sun. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Skin cancer is still a major concern for Aussie workers

Farmers are at high risk of developing potentially deadly skin cancers.

20 November 2023

Know the risks of pneumonia and pleurisy in sheep this summer. Picture Mark Saunders.

Prepare for health risk in sheep this summer

Sheep are more susceptible to pneumonia and pleurisy in summer.

20 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: 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.

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.

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