TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drones in farming: tools or toys?

UNMANNED Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones are becoming an increasingly common discussion point in rural and social media with some spectacular images and footage presented of farming operations. But drones may have a more serious application on-farm, allowing farmers to see things they may not have been able to previously. Kondinin Group researchers Ben White and Mark Saunders take a look at what is available and how drones may play a role in farming.

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Drones in farming: tools or toys?

The combination of high quality cameras and small UAV's capable of capturing images of farm operations from angles previously unachievable without the use of an expensive aircraft is both exciting and...

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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.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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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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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.