Pests

Red imported fire ants have been forming large floating rafts and hitching a lift across flood waters in Queensland.

Push for national funding boost as fire ants spread through flood waters

Calls for Federal Government to match Queensland's $24m boost to fire ant suppression efforts.

02 April 2025

GPA chair, Barry Large, said Khapra Beetle is just one of the many grains-related biosecurity challenges the industry faces. Credit: Tomasz Klejdysz, Shutterstock.

Grains leaders launch new biosecurity plan

The Biosecurity Plan for the Australian Grains Industry 2023-2028 was launched last week.

05 August 2024

According to the National Feral Pig Action Plan, feral pig populations can increase by 86 per cent in one year if no control is conducted. Credit: John Carnemolla, Shutterstock.

Calls for feral pig support

NSW farmers are calling for more state funding to tackle feral pig problems.

08 May 2024

The WA Government will invest $26.2m in the state's biosecurity systems, including three million to manage the impact of feral deer and pigs. Credit: DPIRD.

WA biosecurity to receive $26.2m boost

The WA Government has committed $26.2m to bolstering the state's biosecurity.

02 May 2024

The GRDC and CSIRO are urging grain growers to monitor for mouse numbers. Image courtesy GRDC.

Call goes out to monitor mouse activity

The GRDC has voiced concerns for moderate to high mouse activity in some grain growing regions.

29 April 2024

Recent wet weather could accelerate the spread of fire ants. Photo courtesy of Invasive Species Council.

Fire ants fuelled by wild weather, Council warns

Warning on fire ants issued by Invasive Species Council

19 January 2024

New report highlights benefits of rabbit control measures

Combined efforts help reduce rabbit impact

21 March 2022

Online forum for mouse management to be held for WA grain growers

Have your mouse questions answered during an online event

11 August 2021

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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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