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

Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
22 min
This week Ethan Woolley is joined by Jason Newton, Chief Economist and Head of Market Research for Nutrien. The episode covers both the local and global impacts of the conflict so far on agricultural commodities including fertiliser, oil and grain prices.

Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
17 min
This week, Mecardo's Ethan Woolley catches up with Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock and Wool Manager for the East region, Adam Mountjoy, to chat about how the sales have kicked off the year. They take a look at the fundamentals and the main drivers boosting supply, including the weaner sales and whether the hot prices recently seen at the yards are likely to hold.

Nov 20, 2025

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
17 min
This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Amy Phillips, deputy editor for Agriculture at Argus Australia to discuss the key trends and drivers currently shaping the cattle market. They unpack what’s occurring in the saleyards and explore the key dynamics influencing supply and demand.

Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
20 min
This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Nutrien Ag Solution's Wool Operations Manager, David Hart. They discuss the key trends and drivers behind the surge in wool prices currently unfolding in the market. They unpack what is occurring on the auction floor, and David gives his insights into what might lie ahead.

Aug 15, 2025

Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025
20 min
This week, Nutrien Ag Solutions Managing Director Adrian Capogreco joins Ethan Woolley to discuss how a national agribusiness manages the domestic and global challenges thrown up by the market.

Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
19 min
This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Jamie-Lee Oldfield, Market Analyst at Mecardo, to discuss the supply and demand dynamics shaping the livestock markets as we head into the colder months.

May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
18 min
This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Bill Pardy, Head of Sustainable Agriculture at Nutrien Ag Solutions. They discuss how farmers can get on the front foot when it comes to thinking about sustainable agriculture on farm.

Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
17 min
This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Rob Herrmann for a special farewell episode — his final with Mecardo. As Rob hangs up the boots, the conversation reflects on his journey, the growth of Mecardo, and what lies ahead in his next chapter.
