

Live sheep exports - What's next?
We are officially at the halfway point of the phase-out of Australian live sheep exports. With exactly two years since the ban was announced and two years left until it comes into full effect, in this week's episode of Unpacking Ag, we discuss how this is already permanently altering not only the …

DAIRY SPECIAL: The udder reality of new season milk prices
In this special episode of Unpacking Ag, Eliza Redfern and Joe Boyle explore the recent farmgate milk price announcements, including how they might change throughout June and the 2026/27 season. Insights reports: Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribus…

Is this the end of Australian farmland values growth? Part 2
In this episode of Unpacking Ag, we dive deeper into the drivers that underpinned the Australian farmland market in 2025. We also explore our outlook for the farmland market through 2026. Insights reports: Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness:…

Is this the end of Australian farmland values growth? Part 1
In this week's episode of Unpacking Ag, we run through the key results from our 2026 Farmland Values Report, including discussion around state level performance and how farmland compares to other asset types. Insights reports: Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored fo…

Planning for change in a volatile world
In this week's episode of Unpacking Ag, Eliza Redfern and Claire Adams chat about Bendigo Bank Agribusiness' 2026 Planning for change - climate report, including how climate variability is impacting Australian agriculture and the resources available for producers. Insights reports: Discover more w…

From the bin to the bottle - how alcohol consumption trends will impact Aussie ag
In this week's episode of Unpacking Ag, we discuss all things beer, wine and spirits, and what shifting demand trends within these sectors could mean for Australian farmers. Insights reports: Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: Subscribe to t…

Unpacking the latest in Aussie ag markets heading into April
In this week's episode, we discuss that latest in Aussie ag markets heading into April as farmers look to adapt to a higher cost environment. We touch on a range of industries this week including grain, horticulture, dairy and livestock sectors. Insights reports: Discover more with free expert ana…

What are Australian farmers planting this season?
In this week's episode, we discuss where our current expectations sit for the coming winter crop planting period amidst a time of high uncertainty both in terms of weather and input costs. We also unpack how the rise in fertiliser and fuel costs could impact producer margins this season. Insights…

How conflict in the Middle East is impacting Australian farmers
On this special episode of Unpacking Ag, we discuss the evolving conflict in the Middle East, how shipping disruptions will impact input costs, why assumptions from previous conflicts no longer apply and what factors are worth keeping an eye on over the coming weeks. Insights reports: Discover mo…

How high cost of living is impacting consumer trends
In this week's episode of Unpacking Ag, we explore how consumer trends are changing amidst the high cost of living, what this means for the direction of Aussie ag and where we anticipate consumer trends to move in the future with the prospect of further rate rises and persistent inflation. We also …