
Commodity conversations explores all the moves in Australian agricultural markets and the stories behind what's driving them.
Episodes

Oct 13, 2023
Oct 13, 2023
24 min
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.

Oct 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023
11 min
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.

Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
19 min
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.

Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
18 min
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.

Sep 15, 2023
Sep 15, 2023
20 min
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.

Sep 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023
27 min
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.

Sep 1, 2023
Sep 1, 2023
24 min
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.

Aug 25, 2023
Aug 25, 2023
15 min
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.

Aug 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023
17 min
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.

Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
20 min
This week, Rob has returned from the United States and is keen to discuss with the Mecardo team what he saw including some of the key insights from Mecardo's recent analysis of the US cattle market and its potential impact on the Australian market.
