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The Ram-to-Ewe automated catching pen by Flinn Design won the Machine of the Year Award at Henty Field Days this week. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Automated catching pen wins Machine of the Year Award

Machine of the Year Award goes to the Ram-to-Ewe catching pen.

19 September 2024

MLA reports buyers are offering discounts for unshorn lambs due to the additional cost and effort required for shearing. Image courtesy of Meat & Livestock Australia.

Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

15 March 2024

Lead researcher Phil Hynd said the new biological approach is different to Bioclip, to allow for the fleece to stay on the sheep for several weeks. Photo courtesy of AWI.

WA growers invited to biological wool harvesting demo

A new biological wool harvesting process will be demonstrated in WA.

29 September 2023

Keeping wool dry and free from damage is vital for sheep producers.

Dealing with wet and damaged wool can be tricky

Keeping sheep dry is key to wool quality. at shearing

10 June 2022

Wool harvesting innovations from AWI

A key priority for AWI is to encourage the development of new technological innovations.

09 June 2022

Shearers may benefit by the Victorian government's removal of planning permits for farm accommodation buildings. Picture Mark Saunders.

Farm accommodation planning permit scrapped in Victoria

Easing of accommodation planning rules for Victorian farmers

27 September 2021

NFF calls out "ill-informed" AWU

Peak farming body says shearers are fairly paid

25 January 2021

AWI is working hard to make wool harvesting better

Strong team culture in a well-run shearing shed is why people love the wool industry.

11 January 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: 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.

Research Report: Field Days Wrap (November 2024)

Kondinin Group's research team has the low down on the latest gear that was on show at various field days held around the country in the past few months.

Research Report: Trailing Sheep Feeders (October 2024)

Trailing sheep feeders are on the menu for Kondinin Group's October Research Report with nine popular models covered.

Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.

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