{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"Agricultural land boom: analyst Paul Joules explains the market dynamics at play ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":561,"description":"If one word could sum up the current agricultural land market - volatile - is how Rabobank analyst Paul Joules would describe it. He reckons the unprecedented 80% growth in land prices in recent years is changing the way farmers make decisions... shifting their focus to productivity over expansion. This bite-size chat touches on the influence of commodity prices and global supply chains on land values, as well as the emerging trend of partnerships in farm purchases.takeawaysAgricultural land prices have increased by about 80% from 2020 to 2023There has been a recent 6% decline in land prices, but they remain high historicallyThe agricultural sector is entering a phase of more modest growthCorporate investment in agriculture has increased but is showing signs of tapering offFarmers may shift focus from expansion to maximising productivity on existing landCommodity prices have a significant lag effect on land valuesNew farmers face challenges due to high land prices and market volatilityPartnerships and joint ventures may become more common in agriculturechapters02:59 Current Trends in Agricultural Land Values05:38 Impact of Corporate Investment on Agriculture08:47 Challenges for New Farmers in the Current MarketYou can hear more episodes of Humans of Agriculture here.This episode of Humans of Agriculture is brought to you by our Partners at Rabobank Australia.If you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com.  Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}