Commodity Conversations

Wide World of Wheat - What's Driving Prices This Harvest? - 20th of November

This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Next Level Grain Marketing and Mecardo Analyst Nick Booth. With harvest now in full swing, they break down what is driving prices this season and unpack what growers need to know as we head into Christmas.

 

 

 

Steer Clear or Dive in with Cattle – 5 November 2025

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.

Wool market defies gravity - 3rd October 2025

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.

What Direction is the Herd Heading? 15th of August

This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Meat & Livestock Australia’s Emily Tan to discuss the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey. They unpack the factors shaping on-farm decisions, from seasonal conditions and market volatility to input costs and herd management strategies. Hear how producer sentiment is shifting, the challenges top of mind, and how the industry is planning to respond in the months ahead.

 

 

 

Managing global challenges thrown at Australian agribusiness - 4th July 2025

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. 

Drought, floods, record highs, and politics, wild start to the year - 17th June 2025

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. 

Scoping out what's next for sustainability - 2nd May 2025

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.

Rob’s Spinning the Last Yarn - 16th April 2025

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.

Shiploads of success for exports in 2025 - 4th April 2025

This week Ethan Woolley is joined by Tim Jackson, Global Market Analyst with Meat & Livestock Australia. Tim discusses the key export market drivers for Australian red meat in 2025. 

Wool market positivity - 21st March 2025

This week Ethan Woolley is joined by  Mark Symes, Wool Manager for G Schneider Australia. Mark talks us through some of the recent positivity for wool markets including rws premiums, lower supply pushing prices higher and stronger presence from topmaker buyers.