The 2024/25 season is off to a patchy start, with varied rainfall across the country. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Variable rainfall delivers mixed start to the season

Some Australian cropping regions have been receiving good rainfall while others miss out.

20 May 2024

Zetifi has launched a new smart antenna to help improve mobile phone communications in the bush. Photo courtesy Zetifi.

Zetifi launches location-aware smart antennas

New smart antennas from Zetifi have self-active capability

20 May 2024

Canola could be in short supply, as key growing regions continue to battle dry conditions. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Canola plantings predicted to drop as demand grows

Dry conditions in key growing regions are threatening this season's canola planting area.

20 May 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

The WA Government has reportedly amended its tough new gun laws to allow firearms to be used across multiple licence categories. Credit: Auldist, Shutterstock.

WA Firearms Bill amended following public pressure

The Nationals WA claims the State Government has made some last-minute changes to the Firearms Bill.

17 May 2024

Zetifi launches location-aware smart antennas

New smart antennas from Zetifi have self-active capability

20 May 2024

Canola plantings predicted to drop as demand grows

Dry conditions in key growing regions are threatening this season's canola planting area.

20 May 2024

Federal Budget fails rural health

17 May 2024

WA Firearms Bill amended following public pressure

17 May 2024

AGRIBUSINESS

Zetifi launches location-aware smart antennas

New smart antennas from Zetifi have self-active capability

20 May 2024

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

WA Firearms Bill amended following public pressure

The Nationals WA claims the State Government has made some last-minute changes to the Firearms Bill.

17 May 2024

Biosecurity levy blocked as The Greens declare official opposition

The Greens officially joined the Coalition, One Nation and independent MPs in opposing the BPL.

17 May 2024

Live sheep export: phaseout or freak out?

Episode 3 responds to the Federal Government’s live sheep export phase out deadline.

17 May 2024

MACHINERY

Bridgestone Australia is back in the agricultural tractor tyre business with a direct approach. Image courtesy Bridgestone Australia.

Bridgestone Australia re-commits to agricultural sector

Bridgestone and Firestone Ag tyres will be sold through a growing network of regional stores.

13 May 2024

ISUZU launches new D-MAX ute range

ISUZU announces key upgrades for 2024 model D-MAX utes

03 May 2024

Intersales buys Cadmac Machinery dealerships

Case IH dealership Intersales has bought New Holland business, Cadmac Machinery.

29 April 2024

AFS Connect added to Puma tractor range

The AFS Connect Puma was launched this week at the FutureAg Expo in Melbourne.

18 April 2024

FutureAg Expo to be held next week

The FutureAg Expo will be held next week where Kondinin Group's Drought Info hub will be exhibiting.

10 April 2024

CROPPING

Variable rainfall delivers mixed start to the season

Some Australian cropping regions have been receiving good rainfall while others miss out.

20 May 2024

Canola plantings predicted to drop as demand grows

Dry conditions in key growing regions are threatening this season's canola planting area.

20 May 2024

Calls for feral pig support

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

08 May 2024

India suspends chickpea tariffs

India's tariffs on Desi chickpeas will be suspended until 31 March 2025.

06 May 2024

Zena CL makes malting barley grade

Intergrain’s Zena CL has been accredited as a malting barley grain variety

02 May 2024

LIVESTOCK

An Episode 3 survey found 71 per cent of respondents involved in the live sheep export supply chain preferred a phaseout timeline of over 10 years. Credit: Episode 3.

Live sheep export: phaseout or freak out?

Episode 3 responds to the Federal Government’s live sheep export phase out deadline.

17 May 2024

Farm leaders walk out on Watt

Peak industry bodies abandoned yesterday's budget breakfast in protest of the sheep trade shutdown.

15 May 2024

Fears grow for live cattle exports

With a date set to end live sheep exports, the industry is concerned cattle may be next.

15 May 2024

Government sets live sheep export end date

Live sheep exports will end in 2028, with the ban to be legislated in this term of parliament.

13 May 2024

Cattle Australia calls for beef emissions regulations upgrade

Peak body is calling for a rethink of greenhouse gas emissions calculations for the beef industry.

10 May 2024

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 Farming Ahead team.

Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors

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

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.

Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

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

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.