Episode 3

07/09/2026

Do wheat buyers really pass on the falls faster than the rallies?

The answer might surprise you.

The answer might surprise you.

26/08/2026

It's good to wake up to an (overdue) rally in the wheat market

I put together a quick video with some advice, based of my past experience of farmers chasing the market.

https://instagram.com/p/DchRui9T5yQ/?hl=en

17/08/2026

AI is changing the workforce, but what does that actually mean for agriculture?

In the latest AgWatchers podcast, we’re joined by grain and pork producer Sharon Starick, Chair of the GRDC and the Council of RDCs, to talk about AI, automation and the skills agriculture will need in the years ahead.

We get into where AI can genuinely improve productivity, why critical thinking and experience still matter, and whether agriculture may actually be better placed than many industries to adapt.

Plus, a great real-world example of what happens when ChatGPT and an agronomist give you two very different answers.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of AgWatchers, link in comments or search for AgWatchers wherever you get your podcasts.

16/08/2026

Episode 3: The Movie

Agricultural markets are volatile, complex and increasingly influenced by events well beyond the farm gate.

At Episode 3, **Matt Dalgleish** and **Andrew Whitelaw** spend their time cutting through that noise, turning market data, global events and policy changes into practical analysis for Australian agriculture.

We created this video to give people a serious insight into how we work, the professionalism we bring to market analysis, and the rigorous process behind everything we do.

We think it captures that perfectly.

Episode 3. We make sense of the chaos.

13/08/2026

AI, agtech and automation are changing agriculture fast, but people and local relationships still matter.

We chat with Westpac’s Peta Ward about innovation, regional banking and the next generation coming into ag.

Listen via the link in the comments.

11/08/2026

Matt and Andrew from Episode 3 / AgWatchers will be on the road in August and September presenting at various events across Australia.

If you're in any of these locations, let us know if you'd like to catch up

04/08/2026

Tariffs are often presented as a cost imposed on foreign suppliers, but economist Saul Eslake argues that the burden ultimately falls on consumers.

In some cases, suppliers and US importers initially absorbed the cost rather than raising prices. Beef was different. Persistent shortages in US production gave importers greater scope to pass the tariffs through to consumers, eventually contributing to the decision to wind them back.

It is a useful reminder that trade policy does not operate in isolation. Domestic supply, market power and the ability to pass on costs all determine who ultimately pays.

Watch the full discussion on the AgWatchers podcast (link in comments)

29/07/2026

What does a more fractured global economy mean for Australian agriculture?

In the latest AgWatchers podcast, veteran economist Saul Eslake joins us to discuss tariffs, free trade and Australia’s increasingly difficult position between the United States and China.

We explore why tariffs are ultimately paid by consumers, whether Australia can still rely on its major trading partners, the need to diversify agricultural export markets and what slower Chinese growth could mean for beef, wool, w**e and other premium exports.

Saul also shares his views on inflation, interest rates, housing, tax reform and Australia’s productivity challenge.

It is a wide-ranging conversation about trade, politics and the economic risks facing Australian producers, with the usual AgWatchers detours into black pudding, haggis and questionable analogies.

Listen to the full episode: episode3.net/agwatchers

22/07/2026

We're hosting the inaugural Australian Agriculture Awards, and we couldn't be more excited!

This is agriculture's biggest celebration yet, and we need your help to find Australia's best. Whether you're an innovator, a leader, a trailblazer, or someone doing exceptional work on farm, these awards are for you.

The inaugural Australian Agricultural Medallist will take home a Toyota Tundra Platinum worth $181,000 - the biggest prize ever offered in an agricultural awards program in Australia.

With support from industry powerhouses Nutrien Ag Solutions, Westpac, and Toyota, and judged by some of agriculture's most respected leaders, these awards are all about recognising the people driving real change in our sector.

Five categories:

Women in Agriculture
Nutrien NextGen Leader
Sustainability in Agriculture
Westpac Innovation in Agriculture
Toyota Wellbeing and Safety in Agriculture

State events kick off in September, with the national gala in Canberra in November.

Nominations close August 2, so if you know someone (or if you're that someone) doing amazing things in agriculture, it's time to nominate.

Want to know more? Listen to our full podcast episode where we dive deep into what makes these awards different.

Nominate now at agawards.com.au and listen to our recent podcast about it on episode3.net/agwatchers

Let's celebrate Australian agriculture's finest!

15/07/2026

Could Australian lamb face higher tariffs in the United States?

Episode 3’s Matt Dalgleish joined ABC Country Hour Victoria to discuss the newly launched US safeguard investigation into imported lamb and what it could mean for Australian sheep producers.

Australia supplies around 70–75% of US sheepmeat imports, making it the main target of concerns raised by American producer groups. But Matt argues Australian lamb is not responsible for the long-term decline of the US sheep industry and that restricting imports could make lamb more expensive, reduce consumption and ultimately shrink the market for everyone.

With the investigation now underway, the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration adds another layer of uncertainty for Australian exporters.

Listen to the full interview for our take on the risks, the pricing debate and why growing US lamb consumption may be a better solution than imposing new trade barriers.