Spring has sprung in Australia, with dairy farmers entering their busiest period and milk production expected to peak in the coming months.

In this episode, we examine seasonal conditions for prime dairy regions, assess production and pricing expectations for the remainder of the season, and look at the current state of Aussie dairy for farmers and processors.

Resources and links:

• Dairy insights publications from Rural Bank

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Global ag markets have a significant effect on the demand for Australian products. To understand the drivers of commodity prices, we first need to look at how Aussie ag exports perform overseas.

In this episode, we dive into the trends in Australian ag exports in the last financial year by unpacking the commodities and markets that experienced growth and those with some weaknesses. We also share our outlook for the year to come.

Resources and links:

• Australian Agricultural Export 2022/23 report

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• Rural Bank website

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As the world increasingly looks for alternatives to fossil fuels, Australian farmers have the opportunity to embrace biofuel production as it gains ground globally.

In this episode, we explore the biofuel industry and the opportunities available to Australian farmers with demand growing domestically and internationally. We also discuss sustainability challenges for the biofuel industry and how feedstock use will change in the coming years.

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• Rural Bank website
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As more and more farmers look to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, it’s becoming increasingly vital for livestock farmers to understand how to minimise their most significant greenhouse gas output: methane.

In this episode, we examine recent trends in methane emissions in Australian livestock and how the industry can continue growing while reducing methane emissions.

Resources and links:

• Nusqe Spanton from Provectus Algae on Beyond the Farm Gate
• Anne Bennett from Ashgrove Cheese on Beyond the Farm Gate

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• Rural Bank website
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In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

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Every day, new technologies are being created and released to help improve every aspect of our lives, and the agricultural industry is no different. In the last decade, sustainability has become a much bigger focus of the ag industry, and technological innovation is helping to support farmers in building profitable, sustainable farming operations.

In this episode, we explore how ag tech is helping Australian farmers and how it has changed over the last decade. We also discuss the effects of ag tech on supply chains and sustainability in agriculture.

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In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

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Between record highs in sheep supply and a price crash in late 2023, the Aussie sheep industry has had an extremely volatile and challenging 12 months.

In this episode, we examine what’s next for the industry by unpacking current trends in Aussie sheep flocks, production, and demand for sheepmeat and wool. We also take a big-picture look at the longer-term expectations for the sheep and wool sector.

Resources and links:

• Sheep insights publications from Rural Bank

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• Rural Bank website
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In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

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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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• Rural Bank website
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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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• Rural Bank website
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• Rural Bank on YouTube

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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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• Rural Bank website
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• Rural Bank on LinkedIn
• Rural Bank on YouTube

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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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• Rural Bank website
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• 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.

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