The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Measuring and marking bolt circles

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses bolt circles.

23 April 2024
Soil moisture ranking map, 17 April 2024 (based on data starting from October 2023). Produced by Dr David Stephens, Agrometeorology Australia
WEATHER

West and east contrast increases

Soil moisture ranking map: 17 April 2024.

23 April 2024
UniSA survey seeks to find out what farmers want when it comes to mental health support. Credit: Lynda Disher, Shutterstock.
RESEARCH

Uni seeks farmer feedback on mental health support

UniSA wants to determine what support mechanisms farmers would be willing to engage with.

22 April 2024
FRRR's In a Good Place porgram awared $250,000 in grants to 17 organisations from remote, rural and regional Australia last year, for initiatives that support and promote mental health and wellbeing. Credit: Kate Bryan, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmer mental health projects receive a million dollar boost

Funding of up to $20,000 is available for rural community wellbeing projects until the end of April.

22 April 2024
A new quality assurance standard for wool production has been announced by AWEX. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Revitalised sustainability scheme for wool announced

A new program aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable wool production assurance.

22 April 2024
Soil moisture ranking map, 17 April 2024 (based on data starting from October 2023). Produced by Dr David Stephens, Agrometeorology Australia
WEATHER

West and east contrast increases

Soil moisture ranking map: 17 April 2024.

23 April 2024
UniSA survey seeks to find out what farmers want when it comes to mental health support. Credit: Lynda Disher, Shutterstock.
RESEARCH

Uni seeks farmer feedback on mental health support

UniSA wants to determine what support mechanisms farmers would be willing to engage with.

22 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmer mental health projects receive a million dollar boost

22 April 2024
SHEEP

Revitalised sustainability scheme for wool announced

22 April 2024
UniSA survey seeks to find out what farmers want when it comes to mental health support. Credit: Lynda Disher, Shutterstock.
RESEARCH

Uni seeks farmer feedback on mental health support

UniSA wants to determine what support mechanisms farmers would be willing to engage with.

22 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmer mental health projects receive a million dollar boost

Funding of up to $20,000 is available for rural community wellbeing projects until the end of April.

22 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

Reduced worker access could be catastrophic for ag

NFF survey finds over half of farmers will consider major changes if backpacker access is reduced.

19 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

Rural Bank provides in-depth perspective on climate change to help farmers plan.

17 April 2024
Case IH has added the AFS Connect technology package to its Puma range. Credit: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

AFS Connect added to Puma tractor range

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

18 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

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
MACHINERY

Vehicle sales records continue to tumble

March was a record for new vehicle sales in Australia

05 April 2024
MACHINERY

Winter crop planting workshops scheduled for April

The GRDC is running planting preparation workshops in New South Wales and Queensland in April.

27 March 2024
MACHINERY

NFF says fuel efficiency standards approach needs more work

The NFF is urging the Government to reconsider a proposed vehicle emissions standard.

22 March 2024
Dry seeding kicks off in WA, and is expected to continue for weeks, with no rain in sight. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Dry seeding starts in WA

WA growers have started seeding after months without rain.

22 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024
CROPPING

Managing farm risks: a grower's perspective

WA grower, James Dempster, shares how they manage risks and make farm business decisions.

15 April 2024
CROPPING

Managing farm risks: early findings from a national risk management initiative

GRDC's $30 million risk management initiative delivers valuable insights.

15 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Grains agtech programs underway

GRDC and Cicada Innovations have partnered to launch a series of innovative agtech programs.

12 April 2024
A new quality assurance standard for wool production has been announced by AWEX. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Revitalised sustainability scheme for wool announced

A new program aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable wool production assurance.

22 April 2024
SHEEP

RSCPA granted access to old live export footage

The Freedom of Information Commissioner has granted RSPCA access to live export footage from 2018.

19 April 2024
SHEEP

Wool production forecast to ease

Australia is expected to produce 324mkg of wool this year.

17 April 2024
CATTLE

Beef producer survey reveals mixed sentiments

Beef producers across the country have mixed views about the next 12 months, a survey has found.

12 April 2024
SHEEP

MV Bahijah livestock arrive in Israel

Livestock onboard the MV Bahijah have arrived safely in Israel, bringing the saga to an end.

10 April 2024

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.

editions

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.

Case IH has added the AFS Connect technology package to its Puma range. Credit: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

AFS Connect added to Puma tractor range

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

18 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

CSIRO warns ag must accelerate innovation

Australia must accelerate agricultural innovation to prevent further farm profitability decline.

17 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drones show promise for monitoring animal welfare

Research in WA has revealed drones could be a good option for monitoring livestock and welfare.

15 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Grains agtech programs underway

GRDC and Cicada Innovations have partnered to launch a series of innovative agtech programs.

12 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

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

Market Data

PARTNER CONTENT

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.

The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Measuring and marking bolt circles

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses bolt circles.

23 April 2024
WEATHER

West and east contrast increases

Soil moisture ranking map: 17 April 2024.

23 April 2024
CROPPING

Dry seeding starts in WA

WA growers have started seeding after months without rain.

22 April 2024
AGRIBUSINESS

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

Rural Bank provides in-depth perspective on climate change to help farmers plan.

17 April 2024
WEATHER

WA Government announces 2024 dry season taskforce

A dry season taskforce will be established in WA to support farmers experiencing dry conditions.

17 April 2024