This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey, is joined by John Droppert to explore how the re-escalation of conflicts in the Black Sea and Middle East are again disrupting shipping through key chokepoints and what this means for Australian ag markets. 

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This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey, is joined by John Droppert to explore how the re-escalation of conflicts in the Black Sea and Middle East are again disrupting shipping through key chokepoints and what this means for Australian ag markets.&nbsp;
Insights reports:
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The content on Unpacking Ag is general in nature, for information purposes only and may not be relevant to your personal circumstances. You should consider whether any products discussed in this podcast are appropriate for you.

Unpacking Ag is a show about the insights you need to run a successful farm. On the show, we’ll unpack everything you need to make confident decisions for your ag business. We’ll break down the latest trends and data to help you understand what’s happening in Aussie ag. So whether you’re feeding stock or growing crops … we’ve got you covered. Produced by Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.

Unpacking Ag is a show about the insights you need to run a successful farm.

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Chokepoints, bottlenecks and escalating global conflicts

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey and Joe Boyle discuss how the Australian sheep and wool industries are positioned amidst tightening supply following significant destocking. They also cover how the pending US tariffs would impact the Australian industry going forward.

Insights reports:
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The content on Unpacking Ag is general in nature, for information purposes only and may not be relevant to your personal circumstances. You should consider whether any products discussed in this podcast are appropriate for you.

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey and Joe Boyle discuss how the Australian sheep and wool industries are positioned amidst tightening supply following significant destocking. They also cover how the pending US tariffs would impact the Australian industry going forward.
Insights reports:
<ul>
<li>Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: <a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/knowledge-and-insights/publications/insights/">Subscribe to the Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Insights reports</a>.</li>
</ul>
The content on Unpacking Ag is general in nature, for information purposes only and may not be relevant to your personal circumstances. You should consider whether any products discussed in this podcast are appropriate for you.

Feeling sheepish on lamb and wool supply

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey and Rod Baker dig deeper into our latest winter crop forecasts, and what spring needs to deliver to maximise yields ahead of harvest. The episode also explores where new-crop prices currently sit and how the 25/26 cropping export program has progressed. 

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

The content on Unpacking Ag is general in nature, for information purposes only and may not be relevant to your personal circumstances. You should consider whether any products discussed in this podcast are appropriate for you.

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey and Rod Baker dig deeper into our latest winter crop forecasts, and what spring needs to deliver to maximise yields ahead of harvest. The episode also explores where new-crop prices currently sit and how the 25/26 cropping export program has progressed.&nbsp;
Insights reports:
<ul>
<li>Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: <a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/knowledge-and-insights/publications/insights/">Subscribe to the Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Insights reports</a>.</li>
</ul>
The content on Unpacking Ag is general in nature, for information purposes only and may not be relevant to your personal circumstances. You should consider whether any products discussed in this podcast are appropriate for you.

Rain makes grain: Unpacking our latest winter crop forecast

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey and Eliza Redfern discuss the market trends that pushed Australian agricultural exports to a record $81 billion in 2025/26. The episode also unpacks our expectations for ag exports in 2026/27 amidst an uncertain global trade environment. 

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

The content on Unpacking Ag is general in nature, for information purposes only and may not be relevant to your personal circumstances. You should consider whether any products discussed in this podcast are appropriate for you.

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey and Eliza Redfern discuss the market trends that pushed Australian agricultural exports to a record $81 billion in 2025/26. The episode also unpacks our expectations for ag exports in 2026/27 amidst an uncertain global trade environment.&nbsp;
Insights reports:
<ul>
<li>Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: <a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/knowledge-and-insights/publications/insights/">Subscribe to the Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Insights reports</a>.</li>
</ul>
The content on Unpacking Ag is general in nature, for information purposes only and may not be relevant to your personal circumstances. You should consider whether any products discussed in this podcast are appropriate for you.

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