Commodity Conversations

Key Market Updates Quarter 3 2023 - 24th October 2023

This week Rob Hermann and Ethan Woolley discuss some of the key market highlights in commodities covered in Mecardo's latest Quarterly report. To access the quarterly report, reach out to the Mecardo team by email, ask@mecardo.com.au 

Making sense of the Lamb market-13th October 2023

This week on episode 250, we have a heavy focus on the lamb market as Rob is joined by one of our favourite guests, Will Barton, CEO of Gundagai Meat Processors. Rob and Will discuss the supply and demand system at play with lambs currently and look ahead to the Summer.  

Traceability for wool, farm gate to wool tops - 2nd October 2023

This week Rob is joined by Debora Tricarico, Authentico brand manager with the Schneider Group. Debora talks us through the importance of traceability and transparency in the wool supply chain. 

Finding opportunity in today’s Lamb and Sheep market - 29th September 2023

This week Rob is joined by Angus Brown, analyst with Mecardo to discuss identifying opportunities during the current downturn in Lamb and Sheep markets.

They discuss store lamb trades, merino wether opportunities, and the current state of the market.

”Dairy Beef” production and opportunity - 22nd September 2023

This week, Rob is joined by Sarah Bolton, Dairy Beef and Animal Welfare Manager with Greenham. Sarah talks to us about the developing Dairy beef market including what's required to participate, how other countries have developed the industry, and finding sustainable ways to improve outcomes for Dairy producers. 

Driving Success for Australian Wool - 15th September 2023

This week Rob is joined by Jo Hall, CEO of Wool Producers Australia.

We discuss the benefits of the Indian trade agreeent for Australian Wool, the economic feasibility of domestic wool processing, traceability, and the education of international processors through the Trust in Australian Wool Program.

Navigating the challenges ahead for livestock-8th September 2023

This week, Rob is joined by Jason Strong, Managing Director of Meat and Livestock Australia. Jason and Rob discuss priorities for the Red Meat and Livestock Industry, such as the big supply and demand issues the current market is facing as well as the strategic goals for long-term growth including processing and export markets. 

Canola’s role in the Biofuel Boom- 1st September 2023

This week Olivia is joined by Nick Goddard, Executive Director of the Australian Oilseeds Federation.  Nick discusses the latest drivers in Canola and oilseed markets including the latest supply and demand dynamics, the biofuel boom and ISCC certification news.

Where to for Wool - 25th August 2023

This week Rob is joined by Stephen Hill, National Committee Chairman for the Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee. Stephen talks us through some key findings from the latest forecast and discusses for what is ahead for wool production in Australia. 

A Tonne of Mutton and lambs to come - 4th August 2023

This week Rob is joined by Mecardo livestock analyst Jamie-Lee Oldfield to discuss everything lamb and sheep markets with spring approaching.  Jamie-Lee is based out of a sheep and cattle operation in Coolac, NSW and is well placed to run us through the boom in supply, the lamb crop to come and what is happening to the flock across the ditch.