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.

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

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The 2026-27 Budget is one of the most talked-about in recent times. Read Commonwealth Bank's analysis.

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CommBank appoints Howatson+Company

CommBank appoints Howatson+Company as new external creative agency 

Commonwealth Bank has appointed Howatson+Company as its new external creative agency partner following a competitive pitch process.

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Australians have been arguing about negative gearing for forty years, and the 2026-27 federal budget has brought major changes. What’s the deal?

 

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Capital gains tax (CGT) is back in the news again. What is it, where did it come from, and what has the government announced in the 2026-27 federal budget?

 

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