The cattle and sheep industries have had a tough year with dramatic price drops putting producers under pressure after several years of record market highs.

In this episode, we’re recapping what happened to cattle and lamb markets in 2023. We’ll break down how current trends are impacting the market and look ahead to how they may continue putting pressure on prices. However, there may also be good news around the corner for the sector.

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With Australian dairy production totalling over $4 billion annually, it’s no exaggeration to say it’s one of Australia’s most important ag sectors. Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of dairy but between falling global markets and ongoing processor exits, the concerns of domestic producers are starting to rise.

In this episode, we’re looking at the Australian dairy industry. We’ll go over key pricing and production trends and what they mean for producers, as well as the state of global dairy markets. Finally, we’ll see how the industry is trending into 2024.

Resources and links:

• Rural Bank Dairy Insights Report - October 2023

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In the world of ag, the value of farmland will always be a hot topic of conversation. In the last couple of years, interest in the matter has grown almost as much as the price of Australian farmland itself. But in 2023, the market is starting to shift.

In this episode, we’re breaking down recent trends in farmland values. The Australian Farmland Values Mid-Year Update is out and we’re discussing what happened in the property market in the first half of the year and noteworthy themes from the report. We’re also looking ahead to what could happen through the end of 2023 and into 2024.

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• Australian Farmland Values 2023 Mid-Year Update

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Trade agreements are vital for expanding our access to export markets around the world. The last year has seen some positive developments in this space, with two new trade agreements beginning, and negotiations continuing on a third.

In this episode, we'll explore the benefits to Aussie farmers as a result of the recent trade agreements with India and the UK. We'll also assess the potential for an agreement with the EU, to further benefit Aussie farmers in the future.

Resources and links:

• Australian Agricultural Exports Report 2022/23 

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Cropping is the single largest sector in the Australian ag industry, so it's important to understand the forces that impact production, especially now as we enter another busy harvest period across the country. 

In this episode, we'll explore the challenges and opportunities currently affecting the grains industry. We'll also take a look at the state of the global cropping markets, before taking a closer look at how crops are shaping up across Australia heading into harvest.

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Australia is one of the world's largest wool producers, contributing to an industry worth over $3.6 billion annually. The majority of Australian wool is exported into an increasingly volatile market, making it more important than ever to understand.

In this episode, we'll explore the current state of the Australian wool market, and break down the challenges that the industry is facing. We'll also look at the foundations of the Australian wool market, and explain our thoughts on the outlook for the coming season.

Resources and links:

• Wool Insights September 2023 | Rural Bank

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Trade is an important part of the Australian agricultural market, since demand from overseas markets has a significant effect on the prices of commodities. As a result, it's important to have an understanding of how our main exports are performing, and to know what's going on in our major export markets.

In this episode, we'll explore the performance of Australian agricultural exports over the last few years. We'll unpack the biggest trends we're seeing in export value, and break down the performance of our major commodities. We'll also share our forecast for export values in the year ahead.

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• Trade publications | Rural Bank

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