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November 2026 Edition
Welcome to the latest edition of Paddock to Boardroom.
As we head towards summer, many producers are navigating a mix of opportunities and challenges, from seasonal uncertainty and tightening margins to growth, succession and long-term business planning. In this edition, our agribusiness specialists share practical insights to help you prepare for what's ahead.
You'll find expert guidance on preparing for El Niño conditions, responding to declining farm profitability, and understanding proposed trust changes that could affect farming families and business structures. We also explore succession planning in the latest episode of our TalkBIG podcast and share the story of our client, Murray Cod Australia, highlighting how innovation, strategic thinking and sustainable growth are driving success in a changing agricultural landscape.
Finally, we're proud to be returning as a sponsor of the RSM Business Lounge at evokeAG. 2027 for a fifth consecutive year, continuing our support of the people, ideas and innovation driving Australian agriculture forward.
We hope you find this edition informative and relevant to your business. If you'd like to discuss any of the topics covered, our agribusiness team is here to help.
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| AGRIBUSINESS INSIGHTS |
| Client story: Murray Cod Australia
John Findlay | 3 min read ASX-listed Murray Cod Australia needed an audit partner who understood regional business and agriculture. RSM’s regional team, backed by a national firm, supports its governance, reporting and growth. Find out why they chose RSM. Watch here >
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| El Niño and farm financial forecasting: planning for yield and cost risk Tim Linke | 4 min read Much of your yield outcome may be locked in before El Niño arrives, through early decisions on fertiliser, fuel and planting. Scenario-based forecasting lets you test input costs, yields and prices before you commit. Learn more about planning for more than one outcome. Read more >
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| How proposed trust changes could affect primary producers and agribusiness Ross Paterson and Luke Broadbent | 2 min read A proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trust income from 1 July 2028 excludes primary production, but mixed income streams add complexity. With a three-year restructure window opening from 1 July 2027, it pays to review your structure early. Learn more about your options. Read more >
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| Capital gains tax reform for primary producers and agribusiness Ross Paterson and Luke Broadbent | 2 min read CGT changes are now legislated from 1 July 2027, replacing the 50% discount with cost-base indexation and a 30% minimum tax on future gains. The timing of farmland sales and asset transfers matters. Find out how to review your position. Read more > |
| Managing the drop in farm profits this summer Andrew Bowcher | 2 min read ABARES forecasts average broadacre farm profits to fall 70% in 2026-27, with El Niño and rising input costs adding pressure. Reviewing your cash flow, loans and assets early gives you more options. Find out how to prepare. Read more > |
| Family farm succession | talkBIG podcast | Season 4 Episode 6 Katie Timms and Ross Paterson | 34 min Passing on the family farm is about more than wills and legal documents. In the latest talkBIG episode, RSM’s Ross Paterson explains why fair does not always mean equal, and how to fund sibling buyouts. Learn more about starting the conversation early. Watch here > |
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| evokeAG Business Lounge sponsors once more |
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| RSM Australia is proud to announce that we will be returning as the Business Lounge sponsor at evokeAG for a 5th year in a row. The evokeAG Business Lounge serves as a dedicated space at the event for networking, grabbing a coffee, and holding structured conversations with agritech founders, investors, and industry leaders Billed as the Asia Pacific's leading agrifood innovations showcase, next year's event in Adelaide will bring together farmers, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore the future of agriculture and food production. To grab your ticket for evokeAG, visit their website here. |
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| Economic Update Webinar |
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 12pm–1pm AEDT Interest rate expectations remain uncertain, global trade dynamics are evolving, geopolitical risks continue to impact markets, and businesses are navigating a complex environment both locally and abroad. Join Devika Shivadekar, Chief Economist at RSM Australia and Joe Brusuelas, Chief Economist at RSM US for our latest Economic Update as they examine the forces shaping the Australian, US and global economies. Register here > |
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