The first half of 2024 has already served Aussie farmers with variable operating conditions. It's vital to understand how these conditions might evolve throughout the year to enable informed decision-making.

In this episode, we look at the 2024 Mid-Year Outlook report for cattle, cropping, dairy, horticulture, sheep, and wool. We discuss the expected performance of supply, demand, and prices for these major commodities in the second half of 2024.

 

Resources and links:

• Mid-Year Outlook report for 2024

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

With the planting done, Aussie grain growers have their eyes on the skies hoping for rain to produce another strong winter crop.

In this episode, we discuss how seasonal conditions are expected to develop over the next few months and how seeding went across different regions. We also look overseas to examine what’s happening in global grain markets and what it could mean for local growers.

 

Resources and links:

• Cropping insights publications from Rural Bank

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Many local and international factors influence the Australian ag commodity market. Between continuing economic challenges for consumers, shifts in global production, and a mixed bag of rainfall, it’s time to do a mid-year assessment of ag commodities.

In this episode, we answer the question, “What is the state of Aussie ag commodities right now?” We look back at our commodity outlook from December to discuss what we got right and what went differently than predicted.

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

In the last episode, we examined the recently released 2024 Australian Farmland Values report to understand how Aussie farmland values performed in 2023.

As market dynamics continue to shift, it’s more important than ever to understand the key drivers of trends in the market.

In this episode, we discuss how these drivers developed throughout 2023, their effects on the performance of Australian farmland values, how these drivers may shift in 2024, and how that would impact farmland values.

 

Resources and links:

• Australian Farmland Values 2024 report

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Since 1995, the Australian Farmland Values report has tracked the value of farmland around the country. Farmland is the most critical asset in a farming operation, so understanding the trends in its value is vital to making effective business decisions.

In this episode, we break down the 2024 Australian Farmland Values report, evaluate the performance of farmland in 2023 on a national, state, and regional level, and examine long-term farmland value performance.

 

Resources and links:

• Australian Farmland Values 2024 report

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

It’s Beef Week in Rockhampton so let’s talk beef!

After a massive push by Australia’s cattle industry to rebuild herds over the last couple of years, we’re now seeing the fruits of that labour. Things are looking good for Aussie beef with a combination of higher Australian production and tight supply in the U.S.

In this episode, we examine the performance of Australian cattle prices and production and discuss the effects of herd rebuilding on supply and export trends. We also analyse how the U.S. market’s drop in production has impacted the Australian beef industry and predict what we could see for the remainder of 2024.

We also have a very special opportunity for listeners at Beef Week to win, so stick around until the end of the episode for more info.

 

Resources and links:

• Beef Australia website

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

With the announcement of new season farmgate milk prices approaching fast, it’s time to look at Aussie dairy.

In this episode, we are looking back at industry trends from the past six months, analysing changes in international dairy markets, and examining our expectations for the new season including what opening farmgate milk prices might be.

 

Resources and links:

• Dairy insights publications from Rural Bank

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Rain, hail, or shine, all growers and producers recognise the impact of the climate on their operation. To enable long-term planning, Australian farmers must understand the changes we've already seen in the environment and what to expect in the coming years.

In this episode, we explore how a changing climate could impact Australian farmers, the changes that have already occurred, and projections for the future. We also unpack some actions a farming operation could take in response to a changing climate.

 

Resources and links:

• The Climate Report 2024

 

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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

In 2024, the fertiliser market has become a critical landscape of fluctuating availability and dependency. With a significant portion of our fertiliser imported, Australian farmers have directly faced the unpredictability of global market shifts and shortages.

In this episode, we dive into the recent volatility of the global fertiliser markets and its impact on you. We also examine the expansion of local fertiliser production and offer insights into where prices might head in the coming season.

 

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• Rural Bank website
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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Over the past decade, the Australian wool market has seen significant shifts. Producers have navigated through industry challenges, fluctuating supply and demand, and varying wool prices.

In this episode, we delve into the factors that have influenced the wool market, including the roles of China and Europe in shaping demand. We’ll examine the projections for wool prices and what the future holds for supply as we move forward into 2024. Additionally, we’ll discuss how current market conditions are expected to evolve in the upcoming months.

 

Resources and links:

• Wool insights publications from Rural Bank

 

Connect:

• Rural Bank website
• Rural Bank on Facebook
• Rural Bank on Twitter
• Rural Bank on LinkedIn
• Rural Bank on YouTube

 

Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.