Commodity Conversations

Setting the benchmark for lamb carcase with merinos - 20th July 2024

This week, Rob is joined by Brad Cavanagh, part of the livestock team at Oxton Park.  Brad joins us to discuss what goes into the Oxton Park livestock operation which received the honour of Gundagai lamb Producer of the year for the 2nd year running. 

Woolpower: Wool enterprises and the numbers for staying - 16th September 2024

Rob is joined by John Francis, Director at Agrista and the author of a recent AWI report into the profitability of specialised wool sheep enterprises.  John discusses the data, modelling and outcomes of the recent report into why there is a profit argument for staying in wool. 

https://www.wool.com/globalassets/wool/news--events/2024/why-stay-in-wool-sheep/why-say-in-wool-sheep---report-by-john-francis-of-agrista.pdf 

Projecting what's next for the national flock and herd - 6th September 2024

This week Olivia Agar is joined by Erin Lukey - Senior Market Information Analyst with Meat & Livestock Australia (mla). Erin joins us to discuss the latest sheep and her projections and the drivers behind the figures MLA landed on. 

Forecasting Wool production - 20th August 2024

This week Rob is joined by Stephen Hill, National Committee Chairman for the Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee.  They discuss the changing dynamics that influence the forecasting process for Australian wool production. 

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.