Commodity Conversations

Mecardo analysts Andrew Whitelaw & Matt Dalgleish discuss the live export industry one year on from the 60mins footage of the Awassi Express. This is a longer form discussion at 40mins, making it fantastic for commuting or working in the tractor!Discussion includes: Alternative origins for live sheep The economic impact to Western Australian farmers and why Animals Australia were incorrect in their assessment.  Paying for footage Value of live export to the agricultural industry

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week we cover: The high global wheat stocks and pricing Sheep meat demand into China Crossbred wool values

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. In the introduction I mentioned that Matt would cover Cattle. However as a bonus he also provided Sheep.This week we cover grain, cattle, sheep and wool.

We talk to Stuart Barden, an Australian farmer taking on Africa. This short conversation with Stuart was recorded whilst Robert was working on the ACIAR project - 'Farmers without borders'. 

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. Cattle: How much money are the meat processors making? Sheep: The lamb trade into the US increases dramatically.  Grain: We look into the evolving situation for canola imports from Canada into China.  

A concise summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. Wool: What impact does the dry have on wool quality.  Cattle: We put our head on the line and called for the EYCI, why were we right? Sheep: What risks are in place for sheep farmers in Western Australia due to changes to regulations.  Grain: Positive demand for barley from Saudi Arabia. Rain on the way for the north, too much rain for the US. Mid-tier Victorian grain trader Lempriere grain goes into administration.    

Mecardo are joined by Dwain Duxson of Farm Tender. In this short conversation (30mins) we discuss the following topics: The buzz/hype around agtech. Innovation in ag from outside, what do these new entrants need to learn? The value of failure in improving your business. 

Our analysts provide a short and sharp update on the main factors at play in their markets.  Wool: In response from a request from a listener we talk about demand for wool.  Livestock: This week we cover both cattle and sheep, and discuss our new model for lamb pricing. Grain: The market has fallen through the past six weeks, however short sellers have closed their positions and prices have jumped dramatically.  

Our analysts provide a short and sharp update on the main factors at play in their markets. Wool: Tightening supply is helping provide a very welcome market for wool producers.  Cattle: How will the floods in northern Queensland impact upon the wider cattle market? Grain: Will China punish Australian barley producers for alleged dumping practices, and what would the retribution be? 

Commodity Conversations is produced by Mecardo, where we provide some insights into the agricultural industry.  In the the inaugural episode we discuss the buzzword of the moment, 'social licence'