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The AgWatchers podcast contains a mixture of interviews showcasing those involved in the agricultural supply chain, along with agricultural commodity market updates from the hosts Andrew Whitelaw and Matt Dalgleish. Expect serious discussions conducted in a light hearted manner.

  1. hace 4 días

    AgWatchersX EP15: Beef, Grain and the Geopolitical Squeeze

    Ag Watchers X: Market Moves That Matter to Your Farm Tariffs are reshaping export markets. Geopolitical tension is pushing input costs around. And your harvest timing just got more complicated. In this market analysis episode, Matt and Andrew break down what's really happening with beef exports to Korea and China, where grain prices are headed, and why geopolitics matters more than weather right now. If you're making decisions on cattle, crops, or inputs this season, you need to understand these market shifts before they hit your gate.

  2. 3 ago

    Beyond the Hype: Which Farm Energy Solutions Actually Make Money?

    Forget the ideology. Australian farmers don't need to believe in climate change to care about one thing: their bottom line. This week on AgWatchers, Matt and Andrew explore how practical farmers are cutting costs and creating new income streams through energy solutions and why skepticism is actually the smart approach. Karin Stark, who organizes Australia's agricultural renewables conference, discusses real farmers doing real things on their land. Solar panels reducing diesel bills. Biodigesters turning waste into power. Variable rate fertilizer applications cutting chemical costs. These aren't about saving the planet they're about keeping more money in the farm's pocket. The reality is messier than the marketing. Karin breaks down why some renewable projects fail, how regulatory approval can take years, and what separates farmers actually making money from those chasing buzzwords. She also explores why innovators often come from outside agriculture and what that means for traditional farming families. Whether you're curious about diversifying income or just cutting costs, this conversation cuts through the green noise and gets down to what actually works on Australian farms. Listen to the full episode to hear what farmers are really doing and what's actually worth your time and money. You can find out about the conference on the link below: https://renewablesinagconference.com.au

  3. 29 jul

    Better Call Saul

    Veteran economist Saul Eslake joins Matt and Andrew to unpack tariffs, free trade and the increasingly difficult position Australia occupies between the United States and China. They discuss why tariffs are ultimately paid by consumers, whether Australia can still trust its major trading partners, the need to diversify agricultural export markets and what weaker Chinese growth could mean for beef, wool, wine and other premium products. Closer to home, Saul shares his views on inflation, interest rates, productivity, housing and tax reform. Plus black pudding, haggis, questionable compliments and one particularly memorable toilet analogy.

  4. 22 jul

    AgWatchers Hosts History: Inside the Australian Agricultural Awards

    Episode Three is thrilled to announce we'll be hosting the inaugural Australian Agricultural Awards, a groundbreaking national celebration of ag excellence in partnership with the National Farmers Federation (NFF), Nutrien, and Westpac. In this episode, we sit down with Scott McCullough, General Manager of Commercial at ACM Agri, to explore this prestigious new event that's set to transform how we recognize and celebrate the brightest minds driving agriculture forward. We'll be taking the stage as MCs across all five state award events (Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane) leading into the National Awards in Canberra on November 19. This is a truly exciting opportunity to shine a light on the next generation of ag leaders and innovators. Featuring five key categories (Next Gen, Women in Agriculture, Sustainability, Well-being, and Innovation), these awards are supported by industry powerhouses including Nutrien and Westpac, who are championing categories alongside the NFF. The inaugural winner across all categories will drive away in a brand new Toyota Tundra, making this the most valuable agricultural award platform Australia has ever seen. Join us as we dive into what makes these awards different, why trust matters in agriculture, and how you can nominate your industry heroes. Nominations close at the end of August, so don't miss your chance to be part of ag's biggest celebration. Ready to celebrate excellence? Tune in now. https://episode3.net/agwatchers

  5. 16 jul

    Future Flock and the Search for New Export Markets

    Jo Hall, CEO of WoolProducers Australia, joins the podcast to discuss efforts to diversify Australian wool exports beyond China, including emerging opportunities in Bangladesh, India and Vietnam. We also examine the Future Flock strategy, industry representation and whether the recent wool price recovery can rebuild grower confidence and lift supply. Plus, Pearl Jam, Dhaka’s textile factories and wandering elephants.

  6. 10 jul

    Farming without paddocks: AI, robots and the next productivity leap

    Tim Neale from DataFarming joins AgWatchers for a wide-ranging chat on where ag technology is heading next. The big question: what happens when grain farmers stop thinking only in paddocks and start managing crops square metre by square metre? Tim talks through the next evolution in precision agriculture, from satellite imagery and variable rate fertiliser to robotics, AI, autonomous drones and the potential for farming systems to be redesigned around automation. The conversation also gets into rising input costs, how tech can help growers make better decisions on fertiliser spend, and why the next gains in productivity may come from getting much more precise. There is also plenty of AgWatchers nonsense along the way, including Qantas lounge food, haggis, Clarkson’s Farm, Chinese machinery, robot vacuums and Andrew’s deep love for the Kia Carnival.

  7. 7 jul

    AgWatchersX EP14: Sheep, Cattle & the Shifting Global Game

    This episode breaks down how the Middle East conflict, US-China tensions, and extreme weather are reshaping Australian red meat exports. Sheep meat is bouncing back. Cattle prices are holding firm despite softening. And supply chain disruptions may be opening doors most producers haven't spotted yet. You'll get the details on: Why China's demand for Australian beef and sheep keeps swinging — and what it means for your margins How South Korea quietly became Australia's #2 beef export market, ahead of China What US tariffs and trade programs mean for Australian competitiveness How droughts and global conflict are moving grain and fertiliser markets — and what that means for future yields Why ageing populations and rising protein demand will reshape meat markets long-term Built for farmers, export traders, and anyone in red meat, grains, or fertiliser who needs clarity, not noise, to make the next move.

  8. 18 jun

    AgWatchersX EP13: Ceasefires, beef quotas, El Niño and World Cup fever

    This week on AgWatchersX, Matt and Andrew cover a fairly hectic mix of global politics, red meat trade and football hope. The pair unpack the end of the Iran conflict and what calmer conditions in the Middle East could mean for markets, before turning to China where Australia’s beef quota appears to have been unofficially filled, raising fresh questions about trade flows, pricing and where product goes next. They also look at the Bureau of Meteorology’s declaration of El Niño and what that could mean for Australian agriculture as the season unfolds. Then, in a very serious piece of football analysis, they assess the World Cup chances of Scotland and Australia, with only a small amount of national bias involved.

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The AgWatchers podcast contains a mixture of interviews showcasing those involved in the agricultural supply chain, along with agricultural commodity market updates from the hosts Andrew Whitelaw and Matt Dalgleish. Expect serious discussions conducted in a light hearted manner.

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    Andrew Whitelaw & Matt Dalgleish
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    340
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