Unpacking Ag

Times have been hard for Australia’s wine sector, which struggles against shifting economic conditions and the loss of the Chinese market, resulting in a domestic oversupply.

In this episode, we unpack how changing consumer preferences have impacted market conditions and what that means for Australian growers and wineries. We also discuss the 2025 vintage and where grape prices are expected to trend.

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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.

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

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Biosecurity is a significant challenge in the increasingly connected ag community, and steps must be taken to mitigate risks to the health of Australian agriculture through global trading.

In this episode, we identify the short, medium, and long-term biosecurity risks facing Australian agriculture. We also discuss the cost of effective biosecurity protocols and the processes producers can apply on the farm today.

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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.

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

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Global ag markets continue to respond as tariff announcements become a regular feature of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term.

In this episode, we discuss the tariffs that have been announced as of recording, how the market has reacted, and what could happen in global ag as Trump’s presidency continues.

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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.

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

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The Australian agricultural landscape has grown increasingly volatile in the past couple of years, so it is more important than ever for producers to know and understand the input costs to operate a successful farming enterprise with strong yields and healthy margins.

In this episode, we examine the broad price trends Australian farmers can expect to see in key input cost markets such as fuel, fertiliser, and labour.

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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.

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

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Over the last few years, Australia’s goat industry has been quietly thriving, seeing record production and export volumes in 2024.

In this episode, we break down the Australian goat meat industry by examining the industry’s performance and different production systems before looking at the outlook in 2025.

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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.

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

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We’re welcoming a new member to the team in 2025. Neil Burgess is the Senior Manager of Industry Affairs here at Bendigo Bank Agribusiness, and he brings over 30 years of experience in agriculture to the show.

In today’s episode, Neil and Sean break down the new mandatory climate reporting requirements and how they affect Australian businesses.

Resources and links:

• 2024 Climate report

Insights reports:

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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.

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

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We’re getting into the holiday spirit at Unpacking Ag and looking at two of Australia’s festive favourites: pork and cherries.

In this episode, we dive into how both industries have done in 2024 and what 2025 has in store for them.

Insights reports:

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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.

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

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The Australian beef industry saw significant growth in its 2024 exports thanks to factors like reduced competition in major markets and increased Australian processing rates.

In this episode, we examine how beef exports performed in 2024 and what is expected in 2025.

Insights reports:

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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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In an increasingly turbulent global ag market, it is more important than ever to understand the driving forces behind the market and how supply, demand, and price dynamics impact Australian ag businesses.

In this episode, we examine what is having the highest impact on ag markets and discuss the latest findings from the Agriculture Outlook report for 2025. We unpack how the six primary agricultural commodities are expected to perform from a supply, demand, and price perspective. We discuss the role of the climate and carbon space and the impact they are expected to have on ag in 2025. 

Resources and links:

• Agriculture Outlook report for 2025

Insights reports:

• Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: Subscribe to the Rural Bank Insights reports.

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• Rural Bank on YouTube

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.

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

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Seasonal conditions play a pivotal role in agriculture production and planning. Australian seasonal conditions have been mixed across the country this year, and some areas received some of the lowest growing season rainfall totals on record.

In this episode, we explore the regions most impacted by dry conditions in 2024 and discuss what to expect in the coming months.

Insights reports:

• Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: Subscribe to the Rural Bank Insights reports.

Connect:

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• Rural Bank on YouTube

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.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.