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Will biologicals be the next big thing?

THE use of biological solutions is rising in agriculture, as more farmers worldwide recognise the benefits of improved soil health, enhanced crop resilience and reduced environmental impact. However, widespread adoption and scalability in Australia has been a challenge due to factors such as limited investment into developing the products and concerns among farmers surrounding price, effectiveness, and ease of use.  

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

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

With emissions reporting set to become commonplace and growing pressure for sustainable farming practices to be implemented, farmers are starting to scrutinise synthetic chemical and fertiliser use like...

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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.

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: 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.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.