Between record highs in sheep supply and a price crash in late 2023, the Aussie sheep industry has had an extremely volatile and challenging 12 months.

In this episode, we examine what’s next for the industry by unpacking current trends in Aussie sheep flocks, production, and demand for sheepmeat and wool. We also take a big-picture look at the longer-term expectations for the sheep and wool sector.



Resources and links:
Sheep insights publications from Rural Bank



Connect:
Rural Bank website
Rural Bank on Facebook
Rural Bank on Twitter
Rural Bank on LinkedIn
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.

Between record highs in sheep supply and a price crash in late 2023, the Aussie sheep industry has had an extremely volatile and challenging 12 months.
In this episode, we examine what’s next for the industry by unpacking current trends in Aussie sheep flocks, production, and demand for sheepmeat and wool. We also take a big-picture look at the longer-term expectations for the sheep and wool sector.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/knowledge-and-insights/publications/insights/sheep/">Sheep insights publications from Rural Bank</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
 
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.

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. So whether you're feeding stock or growing crop we've got you covered.

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. So whether you're feeding stock or growing crop we've got you covered.

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

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Understanding what’s next for the Australian sheep and wool sector

Variable weather conditions have created a challenging season for some regions around the country, leading to mixed expectations for the production and quality of the winter crop harvest.

In this episode, we discuss how these conditions have led to the latest production and quality expectations for the winter crop and their impact on demand and pricing heading into 2025.



Resources and links:


Cropping insights publications from Rural Bank



Connect:


Rural Bank website


Rural Bank on Facebook


Rural Bank on Twitter


Rural Bank on LinkedIn


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.

Variable weather conditions have created a challenging season for some regions around the country, leading to mixed expectations for the production and quality of the winter crop harvest.
In this episode, we discuss how these conditions have led to the latest production and quality expectations for the winter crop and their impact on demand and pricing heading into 2025.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/knowledge-and-insights/publications/insights/cropping/">Cropping insights publications from Rural Bank</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
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.

Unpacking our winter crop harvest expectations

In our last episode, we explored how Australian farmland values have changed over the past 12 months, moving from a strong growth period into a plateau.

In this episode, we unpack the three main drivers of changing farmland values: seasonal conditions, commodity prices, and interest rates. We explain the effect these drivers have had on the market recently and what’s ahead for Aussie farmland values.



Resources and links:


Australian Farmland Values 2024 report



Connect:


Rural Bank website


Rural Bank on Facebook


Rural Bank on Twitter


Rural Bank on LinkedIn


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.

In our last episode, we explored how Australian farmland values have changed over the past 12 months, moving from a strong growth period into a plateau.
In this episode, we unpack the three main drivers of changing farmland values: seasonal conditions, commodity prices, and interest rates. We explain the effect these drivers have had on the market recently and what’s ahead for Aussie farmland values.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/knowledge-and-insights/publications/insights/dairy/">Australian Farmland Values 2024 report</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
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.

Exploring the drivers of farmland values in 2024

What has twelve months of variable rainfall in Australia’s ag regions and fluctuating commodity price trends done to farmland values across the country?

In this episode, we unpack the trends in farmland values in the first six months of 2024 by exploring how values performed at a national, state, and regional level.



Resources and links:


Australian Farmland Values 2024 report



Connect:


Rural Bank website


Rural Bank on Facebook


Rural Bank on Twitter


Rural Bank on LinkedIn


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.

What has twelve months of variable rainfall in Australia’s ag regions and fluctuating commodity price trends done to farmland values across the country?
In this episode, we unpack the trends in farmland values in the first six months of 2024 by exploring how values performed at a national, state, and regional level.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/knowledge-and-insights/publications/insights/dairy/">Australian Farmland Values 2024 report</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
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.

Understanding what’s next for the Australian sheep and wool sector

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