Commodity Conversations

Nice one day, perfect the next: Opportunities in FNQ

This week Rob is joined by Thomas Mugford,  Branch Manager for Mareeba, Tolga, Richmond and Cloncurry for Nutrien Ag Solutions in Far North Queensland.  Tom joins us to discuss the diverse opportunities and industries the region has to offer. 

Key Market Updates Q2 2024 - 23rd July 2024

Olivia Agar is joined by Mecardo Analyst Ethan Woolley to discuss the key market insights from the Mecardo Quarterly report. They discuss the stability of cattle prices, optimism for lamb and sheep markets and the challenges from the Northern hemisphere on wool and grain markets. 

Where to for the national flock? 19th July 2024

This week Rob is joined by Stephen Bignell, Manager of Market Information with Meat & Livestock Australia. Stephen discusses the changes in the sentiment of Sheep and Lamb producers detailed in the latest iteration of the Sheep Producers Intention Survey. 

What to make of the Wool market - 15th July 2024

This week Rob is joined by Stewart Raine, State Wool Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions.  Stewart and Rob discuss the finish to the 2023/24 wool season and the market dynamics impacting pricing and demand currently. 

Winter wondering about the land - 28th June 2024

This week Rob Hermann is joined by Michael Whitehead, Head of Agribusiness Insights at ANZ.  He joins us to discuss what the winter has delivered and key insights from the 2024 Winter ANZ AGRI INFOCUS commodity insights report. 

Steaks getting higher for cattle - 21st June 2026

This week Rob Herrmann is joined by Cattle Australia Deputy Chair Adam Coffey. Adam joins us to discuss the ongoing work of Cattle Australia as it handles a myriad of issues that currently or could potentially impact grassfed cattle producers in Australia. 

Supply, demand and the recent rain for the livestock market - 31st May 2024

Robert Herrmann is joined by Ron Rutledge, Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock Development Manager to discuss the impact that the recent rain will have on the livestock market, and the news that is China removing import suspensions on five Australian processors.

How will the live export ban impact the wool industry? – 24 May 2024

This week Rob Herrmann is joined by Jo Hall CEO of Wool Producers Australia to chat about some of the major policy debates currently shaping the farming landscape including shedding some light on the proposed live export ban. 

An update on the Fertiliser market -16th May 2024

This week Olivia is joined by Mark Tully, Global Market Research Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions based in Calgary, Canada. Mark joins us to discuss the latest drivers for key inputs for 2024 and beyond. 

Decline in wool production on the cards for 2024/25 - 3rd May 2024

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.