This week Rob is joined by Mecardo livestock analyst Jamie-Lee Oldfield to discuss everything lamb and sheep markets with spring approaching.  Jamie-Lee is based out of a sheep and cattle operation in Coolac, NSW and is well placed to run us through the boom in supply, the lamb crop to come and what is happening to the flock across the ditch. 

This week Rob is joined by Mecardo livestock analyst Jamie-Lee Oldfield to discuss everything lamb and sheep markets with spring approaching.  Jamie-Lee is based out of a sheep and cattle operation in Coolac, NSW and is well placed to run us through the boom in supply, the lamb crop to come and what is happening to the flock across the ditch.

A Tonne of Mutton and lambs to come - 4th August 2023

This week, Rob has returned from the United States and is keen to discuss with the Mecardo team what he saw including some of the key insights from Mecardo's recent analysis of the US cattle market and its potential impact on the Australian market. 

This week, Rob has returned from the United States and is keen to discuss with the Mecardo team what he saw including some of the key insights from Mecardo's recent analysis of the US cattle market and its potential impact on the Australian market.

The US Cattle Markets differing fortunes- 28th July 2023

This week Olivia and Ethan from Mecardo discuss the key insights from the latest Mecardo Quarterly Commodity Report. They discuss wool at the crossroads, the weather market impacts on grain, mutton milestones and cattle export signals. 

This week Olivia and Ethan from Mecardo discuss the key insights from the latest Mecardo Quarterly Commodity Report. They discuss wool at the crossroads, the weather market impacts on grain, mutton milestones and cattle export signals.

Key Market Updates Quarter 2 2023 - 20th July 2023

This week Olivia travels across Australia with some of the Nutrien Ag Solutions network to get a regional update on the winter cropping season so far.  Olivia is joined by Greg Toomey: Branch Manager at Elmore, Victoria; Nick Brennan: Agronomy account manager at Wee Waa NSW; and Tom Shaw: Farm Services Support Agronomist based in WA.

This week Olivia travels across Australia with some of the Nutrien Ag Solutions network to get a regional update on the winter cropping season so far.  Olivia is joined by Greg Toomey: Branch Manager at Elmore, Victoria; Nick Brennan: Agronomy account manager at Wee Waa NSW; and Tom Shaw: Farm Services Support Agronomist based in WA.

Regional Cropping Update - 14th July 2023

This week Rob is joined by Heather Jones, a wool and meat sheep producer from Thermopolis, Wyoming.  Heather talks to us about managing Rambouillet sheep through snow, mountain lions, badlands grazing and how the markets are treating lamb producers in the US. 

This week Rob is joined by Heather Jones, a wool and meat sheep producer from Thermopolis, Wyoming.  Heather talks to us about managing Rambouillet sheep through snow, mountain lions, badlands grazing and how the markets are treating lamb producers in the US.

Lamb of the free, home of the brave-7th July 2023

This week Rob is in the Wild West of America and is joined by Art Butler, who sits on the Board of Directors of the American Angus Association and is the Owner and manager of Spring Cove Ranch in Idaho. We talk about the cattle market in the United States. 

This week Rob is in the Wild West of America and is joined by Art Butler, who sits on the Board of Directors of the American Angus Association and is the Owner and manager of Spring Cove Ranch in Idaho. We talk about the cattle market in the United States.

On the Ranch with Rob - 30th June 2023

This week Mecardo's Ethan Woolley is joined by Ripley Atkinson, Senior Market Information Analyst with Meat &amp; Livestock Australia.  Ripley talks us through MLA's June update on cattle projections and discusses the fundamentals which are shaping cattle supply, demand and pricing this year.

This week Mecardo's Ethan Woolley is joined by Ripley Atkinson, Senior Market Information Analyst with Meat &amp; Livestock Australia.  Ripley talks us through MLA's June update on cattle projections and discusses the fundamentals which are shaping cattle supply, demand and pricing this year.

The Bovine Boom -23rd June 2023

This week the Mecardo team is joined by Nick Booth, Mecardo Analyst and Director of Next Level Grain Marketing. This week is all about cropping, as we dive into the ABARES crop progress report, global balance sheets in grain and the factors that will impact the upcoming season.

This week the Mecardo team is joined by Nick Booth, Mecardo Analyst and Director of Next Level Grain Marketing. This week is all about cropping, as we dive into the ABARES crop progress report, global balance sheets in grain and the factors that will impact the upcoming season.

Global grain update - 16th June 2023

This week, the Mecardo team is joined by John Gibson, Director of ProAdvice to discuss the upcoming end of the financial year. We discuss family farm finances including new changes to be aware of and other strategic planning opportunities growers can focus on. 

This week, the Mecardo team is joined by John Gibson, Director of ProAdvice to discuss the upcoming end of the financial year. We discuss family farm finances including new changes to be aware of and other strategic planning opportunities growers can focus on.

Seeding Success at Tax Time - 9th June 2023

This week Rob is joined by Mark Symes Southern Wool Manager at G. Schneider Australia to discuss the latest in the wool market.  Mark talks us through the balance between demand and supply in the current market and where to next for accredited wool and the finer wool market in general. 

This week Rob is joined by Mark Symes Southern Wool Manager at G. Schneider Australia to discuss the latest in the wool market.  Mark talks us through the balance between demand and supply in the current market and where to next for accredited wool and the finer wool market in general.

Wool walking a fine line this winter - 2nd June 2023

Commodity conversations explores all the moves in Australian agricultural markets and the stories behind what's driving them.

Commodity Conversations

There are rumours abound of the potential collapse of a small scale NSW based grain trader. The Mecardo team have fielded calls from a number of farmers who are collective owed large sums.  We thought that this makes a perfect time to discuss counterparty risk in the grain trade. 

There are rumours abound of the potential collapse of a small scale NSW based grain trader. The Mecardo team have fielded calls from a number of farmers who are collective owed large sums.  We thought that this makes a perfect time to discuss counterparty risk in the grain trade.

#11 Insolvency in the grain game

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Olivia Agar and Andrew Whitelaw update on cropping and livestock. The following topics are covered: The removal of the South Australian moratorium on genetically modified crops Processor margin update Mutton export values  Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Olivia Agar and Andrew Whitelaw update on cropping and livestock. The following topics are covered: <ul><li>The removal of the South Australian moratorium on genetically modified crops</li> <li>Processor margin update</li> <li>Mutton export values</li> </ul> Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

Market Update - 23rd August 2019

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week covering wool with Robert Herrmann, livestock with Matt Dalgleish and Grain with Andrew Whitelaw. Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week covering wool with Robert Herrmann, livestock with Matt Dalgleish and Grain with Andrew Whitelaw. Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

Market Recap - 4th October 2019

This week we talk to Fiona Simson about the $100bn roadmap. This roadmap is a plan to move the agricultural industry from $60bn (2016) to $100bn by 2030.   We cover: Summary of the plan and its importance to the industry The five pillars of the plan After a couple of years, how well is the plan being adopted?  We encourage you to read the NFF 2030, and read the full report (click here) For your FX needs visit our podcast partner 'Western Union Business Solutions'  Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

This week we talk to Fiona Simson about the $100bn roadmap. This roadmap is a plan to move the agricultural industry from $60bn (2016) to $100bn by 2030.  We cover: <ul><li>Summary of the plan and its importance to the industry</li> <li>The five pillars of the plan</li> <li>After a couple of years, how well is the plan being adopted?</li> </ul> We encourage you to read the NFF 2030, and read the full report (<a href="https://www.nff.org.au/get/6175.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>) For your FX needs visit our podcast partner '<a href="https://business.westernunion.com/en-au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western Union Business Solutions</a>' Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

#12 The road to $100bn with Fiona Simson

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week covering grain and the NFF $100bn aspiration for the agricultural industry. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week covering grain and the NFF $100bn aspiration for the agricultural industry.

Market Update - 2nd August 2019

On Mecardo we recently provided an update on the fertilizer market. As one of the biggest input costs on farm, it's important to keep a close eye on the market.   We were asked for more information from a numbers of premium subscribers, it was therefore an opportune time to call in one of our analyst friends from the UK.   Andrew Whitelaw (Mecardo) and Chris Lawson (CRU) sat down for a chat about the fertilizer market and what is means for Australian prices. 

On Mecardo we recently provided an update on the fertilizer market. As one of the biggest input costs on farm, it's important to keep a close eye on the market.  We were asked for more information from a numbers of premium subscribers, it was therefore an opportune time to call in one of our analyst friends from the UK.  Andrew Whitelaw (Mecardo) and Chris Lawson (CRU) sat down for a chat about the fertilizer market and what is means for Australian prices.

#20 An independent view of the fertilizer market

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Olivia Agar and Andrew Whitelaw will be cover grains and wool.  Remember to get your full update at http://www.mecardo.com.au

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Olivia Agar and Andrew Whitelaw will be cover grains and wool.  Remember to get your full update at <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mecardo.com.au</a>

Market Update - 16th August 2019

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week covering ASX wheat, South Australian GM crops &amp; falling cow prices.    Remember to share this podcast with your networks. 

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week covering ASX wheat, South Australian GM crops &amp; falling cow prices.  Remember to share this podcast with your networks.

Market Recap - 13th December 2019

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team.  Remember to share this podcast with your networks. 

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team.  Remember to share this podcast with your networks.

Market Recap - 23rd November 2019

One of the most worrying trends for livestock producers is the push for fake meats. In this interview we talk with one of the fake meat industries main supporters - Thomas King of Food Frontier.   Food Frontier have recently released a report in which they believe that the faux meat industry in Australia could be worth A$3bn. As an open minded organisation we thought it was worthwhile having a listen to what they have to say. 

One of the most worrying trends for livestock producers is the push for fake meats. In this interview we talk with one of the fake meat industries main supporters - Thomas King of Food Frontier.  Food Frontier have recently released a report in which they believe that the faux meat industry in Australia could be worth A$3bn. As an open minded organisation we thought it was worthwhile having a listen to what they have to say.

#14 A chat with a fake meat advocate

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week covering grain, cattle and sheep. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week covering grain, cattle and sheep.

Market Update - 19th July 2019

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week we cover livestock with Matt Dalgleish, Grains with Andrew Whitelaw and wool with Olivia Agar. Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week we cover livestock with Matt Dalgleish, Grains with Andrew Whitelaw and wool with Olivia Agar. Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

Market Recap - 13th September 2019

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. Will grain prices rise above last year? How is the live export moratorium impacting upon WA sheep pricing (hint: It's big) How does the rise in the wool market compare to previous rallies?  Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. <ul><li>Will grain prices rise above last year?</li> <li>How is the live export moratorium impacting upon WA sheep pricing (hint: It's big)</li> <li>How does the rise in the wool market compare to previous rallies?</li> </ul> Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

Market Recap - 20th September 2019

Market Recap - 29th November 2019

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Olivia Agar and Andrew Whitelaw update on wheat and wool. The following topics are covered: BOM outlook WA Crop Drop in demand for wool  Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Olivia Agar and Andrew Whitelaw update on wheat and wool. The following topics are covered: <ul><li>BOM outlook</li> <li>WA Crop</li> <li>Drop in demand for wool</li> </ul> Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

Market Update - 30th August 2019

Make Merino Great Again?  With droughts, strong demand for sheepmeat and a tough fight for acres, what is the fate of the Merino industry? In this podcast Rob Herrmann asks Andrew Richie from Icon Ag, Charlie De Fegely a western vic sheep producer and Marius Cuming from AWI, what will it take to make Merino great again?  Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the agricultural market. 

Make Merino Great Again? With droughts, strong demand for sheepmeat and a tough fight for acres, what is the fate of the Merino industry? In this podcast Rob Herrmann asks Andrew Richie from Icon Ag, Charlie De Fegely a western vic sheep producer and Marius Cuming from AWI, what will it take to make Merino great again? Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the agricultural market.

#13 The fate of the merino

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Matt Dalgleish and Andrew Whitelaw update on wheat and livestock. The following topics are covered: Corn might meet USDA expectations Opportunity for hedging on ASX? Cattle price forecasts  Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week Matt Dalgleish and Andrew Whitelaw update on wheat and livestock. The following topics are covered: <ul><li>Corn might meet USDA expectations</li> <li>Opportunity for hedging on ASX?</li> <li>Cattle price forecasts</li> </ul> Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

Market Recap - 6th September 2019

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. The wheat market has fallen but uncertainty continues. The end of the Grainpro saga. The wool market gets it's mo-jo back Lamb prices crash in Tasmania and WA.   Remember to visit Mecardo.com.au to get the highest quality analysis of the market. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. <ul><li>The wheat market has fallen but uncertainty continues.</li> <li>The end of the Grainpro saga.</li> <li>The wool market gets it's mo-jo back</li> <li>Lamb prices crash in Tasmania and WA. </li> </ul> Remember to visit <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecardo.com.au</a> to get the highest quality analysis of the market.

Market Recap - 27th September 2019

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week covering wool, sheep, cattle and grains.   Remember to get your full update at http://www.mecardo.com.au

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week covering wool, sheep, cattle and grains. Remember to get your full update at <a href="http://www.mecardo.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mecardo.com.au</a>

Market Update - 9th August 2019

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week with Andrew Whitelaw, Olivia Agar and Matt Dalgleish.  Remember to share this podcast with your networks

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week with Andrew Whitelaw, Olivia Agar and Matt Dalgleish.  Remember to share this podcast with your networks

Market Recap - 31st May 2020

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