What's driving farmland markets into 2027?

On this week's episode of Unpacking Ag, Eliza Redfern, Sean Hickey and Joe Boyle discuss the major drivers of farmland values. The explore how these factors impacted markets in the first half of 2026, and how they are positioned to influence prices into 2027. Insights reports: Discover more with f…

How have Australian farmland markets performed so far in 2026?

This week on Unpacking Ag, Eliza Redfern, Sean Hickey and Joe Boyle discuss the key results of the Bendigo Bank 2026 Mid-Year Farmland Values Report. Insights reports: Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: Subscribe to the Bendigo Bank Agribusin…

Market Update: Spring Surprises and Price Drivers

This week on Unpacking Ag, Eliza Redfern and Joe Boyle discuss the drivers of Australia's agricultural markets as we move through October.  Insights reports: Discover more with free expert analysis and market updates tailored for your agribusiness: Subscribe to the Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Insigh…

Feeling sheepish on lamb and wool supply

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: Disco…

Rain makes grain: Unpacking our latest winter crop forecast

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.  Insi…

How Australian ag smashed trade records amid rising global tensions

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: Di…

Sweet & Sour: The state of the Australian sugar sector

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…

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…