Episodes 334
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Active
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
20%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Is Canberra Distorting the Fertiliser Market?

Jun 04, 2026 54m

In this episode of AgWatchers, we speak with Mark Been from Marnco, our first fertiliser industry guest in more than 300 episodes. The conversation starts with the immediate question facing growers:…

Rates, Risks & Resilience: Australia's Economic Reality Check

May 29, 2026 1h 2m

Andrew and Matt are joined by Sian Fenner, Senior Economist at Westpac, for a wide-ranging discussion on the Australian economic outlook. Topics covered: CPI & Inflation: April's CPI came in at…

How to Talk Ag Without Boring Everyone Senseless

May 14, 2026 1h 13m

Shannon Beattie, founder of Bush and Beyond Media, joins Ag Watchers to talk all things agricultural communication, storytelling and media. The conversation covers the difference between…

AgWatchersX EP12: What is happening with grain, fert and livestock

May 08, 2026 27m

We cover off on the big news in grains, fert and livestock.

AgWatchersX Ep12: Grain, fert, livestock - what is happening?

May 08, 2026 27m

We are back for another AgWatchersX. This week we will be covering off on the tentitive peace in the middle east. We give our views on future grain prices, fert for next year, Chinese beef tariffs,…

Fuel, Fertiliser and Foreign Affairs: A Conversation with Minister Julie Collins

Apr 16, 2026 40m

On this episode of the AgWatchers Podcast, we’re joined by Julie Collins to unpack the forces shaping Australian agriculture. From Canberra to the Middle East, we explore how geopolitical tensions…

Eggonomics 101

Apr 10, 2026 50m

We have a chat with Melinda Hashimoto, CEO of Egg Farmers of Australia. In this podcast, we talk about a wide range of issues from biosecurity to Japanese raw eggs.

Bringing Agritechnica to Australia

Mar 30, 2026 44m

We have a chat with Lola Rauch, who works for the German Ag Society, who is now working in Australia to bring an offshoot of the famous Agritechnica conference to Australia - the future ag expo in…

Fuel and Inputs - the response from NSW Farmers

Mar 16, 2026 59m

Will we run out of fuel? will we need horses for harvest? What about our urea supply? Are people stockpiling? We have Rebecca Reardon, Vice President of the NSW Farmers organisation, and Samuel…

Why does meat taste so great?

Mar 13, 2026 58m

Food is one of our favourite topics. The two of us love to go out and eat a good meal, and meat is usually the centre point. We invited Professor Peter McGilchrist onto the podcast to talk about what…

Startups vs corporates

Feb 27, 2026 45m

This podcast was recorded live on stage at EvokeAg. In this podcast, we have Sarah Adams, GM of Global Strategy and New Ventures for Gallagher, and Dr Guy Coleman, a researcher and innovator…

AgWatchers X EP11: Tariffs Times

Feb 23, 2026 13m

In this podcast we talk about the new tariffs announced over the weekend and due to go into action as of tomorrow.

The two food groups - wine and lamb

Feb 20, 2026 45m

This podcast was recorded live on stage at EvokeAg*, so if you didn't make it to the event, you don't miss out. This podcast was a discussion of geopolitics and how the industry should respond. We…

Weather stations and Cows for Cambodia

Feb 12, 2026 48m

We have a chat with Leighton Wilksch of Agbyte. We discuss the possibilities and the value that farmers get from localised weather information through having IoT-enabled weather stations on the farm.…

Genetics: Improving efficiency and creating 6 legged lambs.

Feb 06, 2026 55m

We chat with Alastair Rayner, an independent beef extension officer. In this podcast we discuss the using genetics to improve efficiency in a herd, but also a secondary benefit, reducing…

'On an even Kealy' with Emma Kealy MP.

Jan 29, 2026 1h 8m

On this podcast, we have Emma Kealy MP, the deputy leader of the Victorian National Party, and shadow minister for agriculture and mental health.  We discuss the recent heatwave, fires, the CFA levy,…

AgWatchers X EP10: The new A$138 million bill for ag from the government.

Dec 12, 2025 23m

Our fortnightly market update. We talk about grains, cattle, sheep and the new change in who pays for export certifications from the government.

Australian agriculture hitting new highs

Dec 04, 2025 57m

On todays podcast, we have a chat with Jared Greenville of ABARES. In this discussion we discuss the 100bn target, the value of ag, the risks to ag and the new updates on the Australian crop.  We…

When you Whish upon a senator.

Nov 04, 2025 57m

The AgWatchers podcast is an open platform for different views, and we have had politicians from most of the major parties. This week, we have Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, the Greens senator for…

AgWatchersX EP9: Trump-XI.

Oct 30, 2025 11m

Our fortnightly market update. We talk about grains, cattle, sheep and wool - and the new Trump deal.

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