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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.
AGRIBUSINESS

Loneliness: A growing epidemic in rural Australia.

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

25 March 2024

A red meat delegation from WA heads to the UK with the hope of unlocking trade opportunities for beef and sheep. Photo: Pamela Lawson.
SHEEP

WA red meat delegation on a mission to boost UK trade opportunities

Red meat representatives from WA are heading on a seven day tour of the UK.

25 March 2024

 Planfarm business consultant, Peter Newman, said WA growers who practiced soil amelioration between 2013 and 2023 increased cropping profits by an additional $100/ha per year on average compared to growers who did not. Photo: Jenna Santos.  
CROPPING

Soil amelioration delivers millions to WA growers

A recent study showed soil amelioration boosted WA cropping profits by $100/ha a year on average.

13 March 2024

 Biological solutions have been proven to provide a return on investment, but there have been significant barriers to widespread adoption. Picture Ben White.
CROPPING

Will biologicals be the next big thing?

With farmers looking to reduce emissions, will biologicals become the next big thing?

06 March 2024

 The succession crisis in farming will be a big issue as baby boomers head into retirement, says data specialist Simon Kuestenmacher. Photo credit: Zoran Zeremski/Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Labour shortages set to worsen

One of the world's top data specialists said labour shortages will get worse over the next decade.

01 March 2024

 Elders CEO Mark Allison slams the misuse of controversial debates as political ammunition to fuel ideological agendas or arguments. Photo: Jenna Santos.
AGRIBUSINESS

Elders boss slams misuse of controversial debates

Elders chief condemns the use of hotly debated topics, impacting farmers, as political ammunition.

23 February 2024

 WoolProducers Australia have withdrawn its support for the eID rollout due to ongoing concerns about how the process is unfolding. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

WoolProducers withdraws eID support

WoolProducers has withdrawn its support for the eID rollout due to ongoing concerns.

07 February 2024

 Canola bunker at Elmore, Victoria, which has achieved a site record this harvest. Photo courtesy of GrainCorp.
CROPPING

Major bulk grain handlers receive a collective 25.1Mt

CBH, GrainCorp and Viterra have collectively received 25.1Mt of grain.

08 January 2024

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

PARTNER CONTENT

Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.