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. 

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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>
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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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How Australian ag smashed trade records amid rising global tensions

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey, is joined by Nicholas Makeham to discuss the current state of the Australian sugar industry. The episode also explores why the shifting export environment is impacting both producers and processors and how the industry is looking to diversify its revenue base in coming years. 

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, is joined by Nicholas Makeham to discuss the current state of the Australian sugar industry. The episode also explores why the shifting export environment is impacting both producers and processors and how the industry is looking to diversify its revenue base in coming years.&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.

Sweet & Sour: The state of the Australian sugar sector

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. 

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, 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:
<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.

Chokepoints, bottlenecks and escalating global conflicts

This week on Unpacking Ag, Sean Hickey, Eliza Redfern and Joe Boyle discuss the recently released 2026 Australian Agriculture Mid-Year Outlook report.

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, Eliza Redfern and Joe Boyle discuss the recently released 2026 Australian Agriculture Mid-Year Outlook report.
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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