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

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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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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

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Over the past decade, there has been considerable change in the horticulture sector. Growers have needed to adapt to a market with increased production, a stronger focus on exports, and changing consumer habits.

In this episode, we’ll explore the longer-term trends seen in production, consumption, and export for horticulturalists in the past decade. We’ll also look at production expectations coming into autumn and how current season conditions are shaping up.

Resources and links:

• Horticulture insights publications from Rural Bank

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The 2023 livestock market was one of increased supply but declining prices for cattle, lambs, and sheep. Following a surprisingly wet summer, we’ve started to see a much-needed recovery in the market.

In this episode, we’ll look back on the livestock markets in 2023 and assess how we got to this recent recovery. We’ll also forecast what we might see through the rest of 2024.

Resources and links:

• Rural Bank monthly insights

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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.

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Another busy winter crop harvest has come to an end in Australia as variable weather conditions created challenges across the country that resulted in mixed production and quality outcomes.

In this episode, we'll explain how heavy rainfall events in the southeast and dry conditions in the west impacted the 2023 growing season. We’ll also look at the final production figures for the year and how they compare to previous years.

Resources and links:

• Australian grain prices, analysis, and selling tactics
• Rural Bank monthly insights

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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.

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Carbon is a simple word which becomes much more complicated when we start talking about storing it, generating carbon credits, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon projects can be complex and tiring to understand and may result in fewer farmers taking on carbon projects.

In this episode, we simplify the most confusing and complex aspects of carbon credits and projects. We’ll dive into what a carbon project actually is, why a farmer might want to start one, and how to do it.

Resources and links:

• Carbon and climate insights
• ACCU Scheme methods

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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.

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Australian farmers will always rely on seasonal labour. However, border closures and travel restrictions during the pandemic led to dramatic shortages in a range of ag sectors.

In this episode, we break down seasonal labour in Australia. We'll dig into which sectors have seen improvement since the borders reopened, which sectors are still struggling with shortages, and how these ongoing challenges are being addressed.

Resources and links:

• How is seasonal labour supply shaping up in 2023

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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.

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We’ve been having a great time breaking down what’s happening in the ag world for you over the past couple of months, but we thought we’d shift gears a bit during the holiday period.

In this episode, you’ll learn a bit about us! We dig into our backgrounds, how we got into agricultural analysis, and our favourite things we’ve learnt along the way.

Happy holidays!

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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.

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While Australian agriculture has faced some challenges in 2023, the outlook for 2024 is hopeful. As the end of the year approaches, we’re reflecting on the year that was and discuss what lies ahead for the industry.

In this episode, we explore the key themes expected to impact ag in early 2024 before diving into the outlook for Australia’s six major ag commodities: cattle, cropping, dairy, horticulture, sheep, and wool

Resources and links:

• Australian Agriculture Outlook 2024

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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.

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