Commodity conversations explores all the moves in Australian agricultural markets and the stories behind what's driving them.
Episodes
Apr 5, 2019
Apr 5, 2019
12 min
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.
Apr 1, 2019
Apr 1, 2019
26 min
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'.
Mar 29, 2019
Mar 29, 2019
10 min
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.
Mar 22, 2019
Mar 22, 2019
11 min
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.
Mar 19, 2019
Mar 19, 2019
31 min
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.
Mar 15, 2019
Mar 15, 2019
10 min
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.
Mar 8, 2019
Mar 8, 2019
12 min
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?
Feb 27, 2019
Feb 27, 2019
35 min
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'