Ep 77: Dowerin Machinery Field Days Special with CommBank, ANZ & Bendigo Bank (Pt. 2)

Guests

David Kennedy
General Manager, Commonwealth Bank

Sabin Ivey
State Director Agribusiness (SA/WA/NT), ANZ

Rod Baker
Agricultural Analyst, Bendigo Bank

In this episode of the Boots Off Log On! Podcast, we continue our two-part special series recorded live at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days in Western Australia. We sit down with three leading voices from some of Australia’s biggest banks, each sharing insights on how farmers can strengthen their businesses and navigate the evolving financial landscape.

David Kennedy, Commonwealth Bank

David shares his experience leading agribusiness banking in WA. He discusses the value of early engagement with your bank, how resilience and strong business habits set successful operators apart, and why leveraging data is critical for farm businesses looking to thrive in challenging times.

Sabin Ivey, ANZ

Sabin brings ANZ’s global perspective on agricultural markets and trade. He explains how international connections and market trends affect Australian farmers, why medium to large family businesses are thriving in a global context, and how insights from global trade, data, and emerging generations are shaping the future of the sector.

Rod Baker, Bendigo Bank

Rod provides key takeaways from Bendigo Bank’s latest Agri Commodity Update, covering wheat, canola, beef, barley, and wool. He explains how global events, including China’s return to GM canola, and record beef exports, are impacting Australian farmers. Rod also highlights Bendigo Bank’s community bank model and what sets their approach apart from others.

This episode is packed with practical advice and market insights to help farm businesses manage risk, build resilience, and plan for the future. Don’t forget to check out part one of the series if you haven’t already.

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