Commodity Conversations
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Commodity conversations explores all the moves in Australian agricultural markets and the stories behind what's driving them.
Commodity Conversations
6d ago
This week Rob is joined by Stephen Hill, National Committee Chairman for the Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee to discuss the April report for 2024. ..read more
Commodity Conversations
3w ago
This week Rob is joined by John Francis, Director at Agrista Agricultural consultancy to discuss his recent article ( https://www.agrista.com.au/articles-podcasts-tools-analysis/ ) and the key drivers impacting profitability for prime lamb producers. ..read more
Commodity Conversations
1M ago
This week Olivia is joined by Andrew Holt, Senior Account Manager & Divisional Livestock coordinator with Nutrien Ag Solutions. They discuss the impact of the big rain event on the East Coast for cattle markets in the short term.
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Commodity Conversations
1M ago
This week Rob is joined by Mecardo's Senior Livestock analyst Angus Brown to give an update on the lamb job. They discuss the impacts of elevated slaughter and the return of the Middle East Bag Lamb market. ..read more
Commodity Conversations
1M ago
This week, Olivia Agar is joined by Matthew Haddrell, Senior Agricultural Analyst with Beef + Lamb New Zealand LTD. Matthew joins to discuss how the livestock markets in New Zealand are shaping up in 2024 and some of the key drivers causing changes in the flock. ..read more
Commodity Conversations
2M ago
This week Rob is joined by Mark Symes, Southern Region Wool Manager for G.Schneider. Rob and Mark discuss what is driving demand in the wool market with insights from key customers in China and Europe ..read more
Commodity Conversations
2M ago
This week Rob is joined by Ripley Atkinson, Australian Livestock and Commodities Manager with StoneX Financial. With cattle herds in Australia and the US a big topic of discussion, Ripley joins us to discuss the opportunities and key drivers behind the future US herd rebuild and the resulting opportunities for the Australian Beef Industry. ..read more
Commodity Conversations
2M ago
This week Rob is joined by Prime lamb producer Charlie de Fegely who manages the Quamby property in Ararat, Victoria. Charlie, his partner Liz, and their sons have been innovative, progressive producers looking to maximise productivity and Charlie discusses how they've managed the last 12 months of the turbulent lamb and sheep market. ..read more
Commodity Conversations
3M ago
This week, Rob is joined by Jessica Clarke, Market Reporter for Argus Media to discuss the Northern cattle indicators and how the season is developing for grain fed cattle markets this season. ..read more
Commodity Conversations
3M ago
This week the Mecardo team (Rob Hermann, Olivia Agar & Ethan Woolley) discuss the key insights from quarter 4 of 2023 in commodity markets including the livestock market turnaround, freight issues and wool premiums. To be added to the Quarterly report mailing list, please reach out to us on ask@mecardo.com.au ..read more