



Chokepoints, bottlenecks and escalating global conflicts
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 a…

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Conflict, climate & cost pressures... but cautious optimism?
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 Agribusi…

Walking on eggshells - Australia's chicken industry in the midst of H5N1
In this week's episode of Unpacking Ag, Eliza Redfern is joined by Alex Rusjan to discuss Australia's chicken and egg industries, and the threat of the H5N1 avian influenza. Insights reports: Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: Subscribe to t…

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…