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Research Report: Exclusion Fencing

The reasons for exclusion fencing vary as much as the animals they are designed to exclude. Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli and Ben White showcase the latest exclusion fencing techniques in this report.

Research Report: Autonomy Arises

Kondinin Group’s Ben White, Josh Giumelli and Mark Saunders investigate autonomous technology for broadacre farming and look over the near horizon at what might be coming.

Research Report: Phonedementals

With Telstra set to shut down its 850MHz service next year, Kondinin Group’s latest test of popular mobile phones has shown a welcome improvement in reception sensitivity. And for the first time, our 4G testing has revealed some unexpected results. Kondinin Group research engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White share the results in the May Research Report.

Research Report: Pest Control

In this month’s Research Report, Kondinin Group researchers cast a net over the options available for mice, slug and snail bait applications. And there are plenty. From applying bait with a 12 volt spreader attached to the back of a side-by-side, to using existing spreading equipment, applying at seeding, or even from the air, there should be a baiting option to suit every operation.

Research Report: High Speed Discs

This month’s Research Report, by Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli includes a detailed look at more than a dozen high speed disc brands, including locally-made and imported models.

Research Report: Harvest Performance

Kondinin Group's Ben White worked with harvester specialists Brett Asphar and Kassie van der Westhuizen looking at improving harvester performance using original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket parts.

Research Report: Succession Planning

Succession planning is one of the most important aspects of farming. In this report, we dive into succession planning, including a recap of some important details previously published by Kondinin Group.

Research Report: Cab Duel

With most major manufacturers launching new models over the last couple of years, the time was right for another Kondinin Group ute test.

Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Update

Self-propelled sprayer ownership is continuing to rise driven by convenience, field efficiency and crop canopy clearance for late-season spray applications.

Research Report: Input Efficiency

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

Research Report: Perfect Batch

In the September Research Report, Kondinin Group's research team looks at safe and efficient chemical batching and handling systems. The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

Research Report: Grain Silos

Unlike a piece of farm machinery that can be traded in and upgraded, silos are generally a permanent installation so need to be selected carefully. Given the capital outlay required for grain storage, silo selection is critical.

Research Report: Spreading Update

Accuracy of application is at the forefront of most farmers’ minds, whether it's for spraying herbicides and pesticides, the application of liquid and granular fertiliser products, or soil ameliorants such as lime or gypsum.

Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in primary production, whether for long and short-term storage of commodities and machinery or providing a comfortable space for repairs and maintenance to be carried out.

Research Report: Mobile Phones

KONDININ Group’s research team has completed another round of its annual mobile phone testing with 10 models evaluated.

Research Report: Cattle Crushes

High prices for cattle have seen many producers looking to upgrade their handling facilities, including cattle crushes.

Research Report: Carbon and Farming

Beliefs, philosophies or conspiracy theories aside, we are in the business of farming. To stay on the front foot and maintain or open new markets, we will need to understand, monitor and report our carbon footprint.

Research Report: Machinery Investment and Replacement

A Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) project on machinery investment has seen Kondinin Group researchers work with a team of farm business consultants nationally to produce this Research Report.

Research Report: Quad Bikes

In this report, Kondinin Group’s research team has a look at new safety requirements for quad bikes, the current list of compliant quads and updates the offering of side-by-sides available.

Research Report: Harvester Setup

In this report, Kondinin Group’s Ben White and Mark Saunders provide a summary of findings from a series of Grains Research and Development Corporation-funded grain harvesting workshops held nationally and detail the future of harvester automation.

Research Report: Wheel Loaders

In this report, the Kondinin Group research team rounds up some of the latest details and features from more than a dozen manufacturers.

Research Report: Grain Storage Infrastructure

In this Research Report, Kondinin Group engineer and grain storage expert, Ben White identifies the points farmers should consider when buying grain storage gear or investing in on-farm grain storage infrastructure.

Research Report: Linkage Spreaders

Kondinin Group researchers Ben White and Mark Saunders inspected a range of linkage spreaders to bring members up to speed with the latest offerings.

Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayers

In this Research Report, Kondinin Group has tested the latest offerings from Goldacres and Agrifac and provided a comprehensive wrap of the latest spraying technology.

Research Report: Mobile Phones

In our latest Research Report, Kondinin Group has put 15 Telstra NextG mobile phone handsets through their paces in the first round of testing in two years and among other findings, we have revealed a continuing downward trend in 3G phone reception strength.

Research Report: Disc Seeders

Disc seeders can be a valuable tool when it comes to getting a crop in the ground and this month, the Kondinin Group research team outlines the various strengths of individual design features, and their suitability to the varied conditions which can be found on-farm during seeding.

Research Report: Telehandlers

In this Research Report, the Kondinin Group team looks at the latest offerings and has put together a comprehensive Buyers Guide.

Research Report: 2021 4WD Ute Update

There has probably never been a more challenging time to buy a new ute

Research Report: Shearing Sheds

Very few shearing sheds are identical, as most sheep and wool producers have specific needs. Sheds are built to suit varying budgets, or adapted to suit a range of existing infrastructure. But all sheds can incorporate some sensible design ideas to ensure the investment in shearing infrastructure is a sound one. Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli, Macey Hill and Ben White travelled extensively to inspect shearing sheds and meet owners in compiling this Research Report.

Workshop Manual: The business case for carbon farming: improving your farm’s sustainability

Grain Harvesting and Storage

Research Report: Harvesting

Considering the time and effort selecting varieties, nurturing a crop and getting it through to harvest, the thought of wasting any of it during the harvest operations seems sacrilegious. But while some harvest loss is inevitable, keeping it to a minimum while still balancing the optimal harvester field efficiency is key to a successful harvest. Farmers using drop trays behind their harvester are reporting improved harvester throughput, improved fuel economy and lower losses. Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White walk through harvesting efficiency and machinery technology in this harvesting Research Report.

Research Report: Precision farming equipment update

This month Kondinin Group engineer Ben White takes a look at a roundup of the latest precision farming tools with a focus on variable rate application and sectional control possibilities for seeding, in-crop product application and spraying.

Research Report: Transfer pumps

Fuelling up in the paddock during seeding or harvest is a daily chore, made more risky by the use of engine-powered pumps.

Research Report: Fast fencing

Research Report: Grain Aeration

Maintaining grain quality is the primary goal in storing grain and, whether it is for future sale or seed, aeration benefits have been proven in every state.

Research Report: 4WD tractors

Research Report: Front wheel assist tractors (2014)

Research Report: Boom times for SP sprayers

Research Report: Harvester Running Costs

Research Report: Farm Utes 2015

Research Report: Tractor ballasting 2015

Research Report: 2015 Trailing Spreaders

Research Report: Sheep Handlers (2015)

Research Report: Stock Trough Valves

Few things are more important to the wellbeing of your stock than an adequate supply of water. An unnoticed failure in the farm reticulation system can quickly have dire consequences, especially during the hot, dry summer months.

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