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Farmers open the gate to new approaches on the land

Australian farmers are increasingly turning to new practices and innovation as they respond to rising costs, volatile weather and global uncertainty, according to a national survey by Harvard University and CommBank.

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CommBank’s Head of Commodities and Sustainable Economics, Vivek Dhar explores what happens to oil prices, supply and demand if the Iran conflict ends soon, or if it drags on.

From supermarkets to banking to legal services, Australian CEOs say AI is already delivering real gains in productivity, personalisation and customer experience.

Australian farmers are facing rising costs, weather volatility and growing uncertainty. So how are they responding?

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