AgWatchers
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Dive into the what, why and how of agricultural markets. Join Andrew Whitelaw, Matt Dalgleish and guests, as they breakdown the market. Expect a lighthearted, sardonic and irreverent discussion.
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#80 We Doug into Ag Data
October 20, 2021 22:50 - 59 minutes - 136 MBWe have a chat with Doug Fitch, CEO of AgWorld. We cover a range of areas, from data ownership, connectivity, how Australia is too small for agtech and also a couple of tangents. As always a fun conversation!
#79 A Bolt out of the Blue
October 14, 2021 05:19 - 46 minutes - 106 MBWe have a chat with Steve Bolt, Corrigin wool grower, leader of the livestock leaders and chair of the WoolPoll panel. In this discussion, we introduce the new six for six sense segment. We have a chat about the sheep industry in WA, live export, advocating for agriculture and the coming wool poll. Remember sharing is caring - send to your friends.
#78 Hitting the Neale on the head of AgTech
October 08, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 140 MBWe have a candid chat with Tim Neale of Datafarming about a whole range of things. Tim is a forthright speaker, and doesn't hold back on his opinions of agtech. Our type of guest! We cover off on the craziness of money in agtech, farming getting more efficient (and reducing input costs) and the pitfalls that agtech innovators are falling into.
#77 Meat and two grains
October 06, 2021 05:26 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBA quick market update. We cover off on Canola for this year and next. The issues of a wet harvest and protein premiums. The rampaging heavy cattle and the risk of covid restrictions on lamb processing. Remember, sharing is caring.
#76 VIC lockdown impact with Richard Riordan MP.
September 30, 2021 21:51 - 49 minutes - 42.7 MBOn the day that Victoria hits record daily covid numbers, we have a chat with candid MP Richard Riordan, Shadow Minister for Local Government and Resources. We chat about the impact of COVID on business, city slickers relocating to the country, renewables on farming and the state government covid response.
#75 China to ban fertilizer exports?
September 28, 2021 00:21 - 47 minutes - 41 MBOn the day of China 'banning' fertilizer exports, we have a chat with podcast regular Chris Lawson of CRU about the fertilizer market. We cover the issues of fertilizer in the US, Europe and China that are causing the fertilizer price to rise. The China ban, high energy prices, hurricane IDA, fertilizer substitutions and carbon impact.
#74 Biosecurity = national security.
September 26, 2021 22:25 - 44 minutes - 38.5 MBWe have a chat with Andrew Henderson, consultant and chair of SAFEMEAT advisory group. We discuss the importance of biosecurity, and its impact upon national security. Recent reports indicate there is almost a 1 in 10 chance of a foot and mouth outbreak in the next ten years in Australia, we talk about this, along with Andrews recent report on his biosecurity to food security to national security equation. You can read his short report here
#73 Staffing crisis is not just on the farm.
September 22, 2021 05:52 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThere is a labour crisis on-farm, what is often not spoken about is the supply chain labour issues. It is getting harder for businesses to get staff. A strong jobs market is a strong barometer of the health of the industry. So we had a chat with Ryan Hoiberg from Rimfire resources about the jobs market, and the big changes in the post-drought and covid era. Ryan tells us about the job market, his criticisms of Agwatchers (specifically Andrew!), the rural jobs index, the advent of social ...
#72 The world is your oyster
September 20, 2021 04:39 - 41 minutes - 35.6 MBWe love oysters, and we wanted to learn a bit more about them. So we reached out to Zac Halman the founder of Angel Seafood to talk oysters. Zac definitely wasn't shellfish with his knowledge. In this chat, we learnt about the market for oysters, the logistics and how they have survived covid.
#71 Fertilizer, Canola and livestock update
September 16, 2021 06:10 - 19 minutes - 16.3 MBA quick update from us on what is happening in the market. We cover off on the situation in Canada with Canola, the rampant increase in fertilizer price and the big issues in livestock - Brazil and local shutdowns.
#70 The State of the Supply Chain
September 14, 2021 05:19 - 42 minutes - 36.5 MBLast week we had a chat with Fiona Simson about the state of the industry from a farming perspective. This week we thought it was a good idea to delve into the state of the supply chain. We have a chat with Mark Allison, chair of Agribusiness Australia, director of Grain Growers and CEO of Elders. As usual, we talk about a wide range of topics - China & geopolitics, sustainability, getting ag to $300bn and the COVID supply chain.
#69 State of the industry with Fiona Simson
September 09, 2021 22:58 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWe have a chat with Fiona Simson, president of the National Farmers Federation. A wide range of topics from China, fake meat to carbon/biodiversity trading. Remember - sharing is caring.
#68 From Russia with love
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.1 MBWe chat with Andrey Sizov of Sovecon and the Sizov Report about what is happening in his part of the world. We talk about food inflation, the downgrade of the Russian crop and the Russian export tax and its potential to impact the future growth of the Russian wheat trade. Remember to subscribe, and that sharing is caring.
#67 Word on the street.
September 02, 2021 06:04 - 48 minutes - 32.5 MBIn our final in our series looking at how farmers can buy or sell their produce electronically - we get the word on the street from Angus Street*, CEO of Auctionsplus. We talk about where it came from, the impact of COVID, the importance of conflict resolution and a few other bits and pieces. *Sorry for the pun.
#66 The carcass cutting crisis
August 25, 2021 22:42 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBWe have a chat with Patrick Hutchison (CEO of the Australian Meat Industry Council) about the meat processing sector. We cover off on the last-minute changes to staffing rates due to covid, the new ag visa, the importance of the whole supply chain & black pudding supply.
#65 Red hot machinery
August 24, 2021 07:04 - 44 minutes - 29.5 MBMachinery like a lot of things has gone gangbusters this year. We talk to Dwain Duxton of Farm Tender about the changing environment for machinery sales, and the online buying and selling of bits and pieces for the farm.
#64 A transparent grain market.
August 20, 2021 06:15 - 57 minutes - 38.4 MBWe talk with Nathan Cattle of Clear Grain about the changing dynamics over the past decade in agricultural markets, transparency in the industry and the future of buying and selling. This is a first in a series on how things are changing.
#63 Moving to the country with Simon Kuestenmacher
August 16, 2021 05:23 - 55 minutes - 37.2 MBThe AgWatchers invited world-famous demographer Simon Kuestenmacher onto the podcast to talk about all things rural Australia. Why are people moving to the country, and what does that mean in the longer term? You need to follow Simon on twitter @simongerman600
#62 Wheat price starts to nudge close to A$400/mt
August 13, 2021 03:11 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBA real quick one. We chat about the USDA report and its impact on wheat pricing - propelling the market to A$382! We also discuss the potential labour shortage in sheep processing and the number of cattle on feed.
#61 The politics of wool
August 11, 2021 07:10 - 55 minutes - 37.5 MBWe have a chat with Chick Olsson about all things political in the wool industry. Chick is an outspoken and straight speaking farmer, businessman and artist from NSW, and gives his views on everything from Greta Thunberg to the marketing of wool.
#60 Have a finke about it.
August 05, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 23.7 MBWe have a chat with Jackie Peacock, farmer and Cervus (John Deere) marketing supervisor who recently raised 20k for mental health charity through sponsorship for competing in the gruelling Finke desert race. We chat about what it takes to compete in this race, and why she wanted to raise money for mental health.
#59 The good times - Wheat at A$370, EYCI at 1000¢
August 04, 2021 05:01 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBA lot has happened in a short period in the market, so we thought it was time for a quick market update. The wheat market has exploded. Livestock exports are strong & prices remain high. India is open to lentils. Follow @agwatchers on twitter
#58 Rusted on agriculture with Gabrielle Chan
July 28, 2021 02:51 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe have a chat with political and rural journalist Gabrielle Chan about a whole range of topics from rural change and leadership to country politics. Gabrielle is the author of 'Rusted Off' and a coming book titled 'Why you should give a f*ck about farming'
#57 Urea for A$109/mt*
July 22, 2021 02:06 - 32 minutes - 21.5 MBOur interest was piqued when we read about plans for a urea plant in South Australia which would have a *production cost of A$109/mt. We reached out to the chairman (Justyn Peters) of Leigh Creek Energy to have a chat about this facility, and what it means for the Australian fertilizer industry.
#56 A terrible year in Canada causes jump in canola.
July 14, 2021 03:17 - 37 minutes - 24.9 MBThe crop is going backwards in Canada at a very fast rate. We thought it was time to find out what was happening on the ground, so we had a chat with Corey Nesteroff, a consultant based in Saskatoon - the heart of canola country. He provides us with an outlook on the crop and it's not good for Canadian farmers.
#55 Hay, how you doing?
July 07, 2021 22:51 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBWe have a chat with Corey Ryan of Johnson's about the hay industry. What is the market doing, pricing transparency & what's happening with that Chinese scuffle?
#54 A Frenchman, a Scotsman and an Australian walk into.........
July 04, 2021 22:57 - 35 minutes - 24 MBWe have a chat with renowned ag market analyst Benjamin Bodart. We cover off on the canola market, the condition of French crops, EU barley competing against Australia, neo-nicotinoid ban impact and the role of subsidies in the future. Remember to share the podcast, and follow Ben on twitter @benjaminbodart
#53 FTA, EYCI jump and volatile grain
June 25, 2021 02:39 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBWe talk about the UK FTA, the incredible but expected rise in the EYCI and the volatility of the grain markets.
#52 Where is the fert price going, and are we in a supercycle?
June 16, 2021 11:04 - 35 minutes - 24 MBFert is going mad at the moment. We invited pal of the podcast, Chris Lawson, on to talk about two topics - are we in a commodity supercycle? and what are fertilizer prices going to do? Chris is one of the crew at CRU - an independent metal and fertilizer analysis firm.
#51 The big ag policy issues
June 11, 2021 06:08 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWe talk about the issues facing farmers with the policy manager at WA Farmers, and milk model Jessica Wallace.
#50 Kerry Lonergan tells all.
June 04, 2021 02:39 - 35 minutes - 23.9 MBMatt and Andrew have a chat with veteran of rural media Kerry Lonergan about his career in agricultural reporting.
#49 Trucking life
May 27, 2021 07:48 - 32 minutes - 21.5 MBWe have a chat with Andy Jacobs, a livestock transport operator who had to quit WA and move to the East due to the instability of the live export market caused by red tape.
#48 Westralia with Mae Connelly
May 19, 2021 02:32 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWe have a chat with Mae Connelly about whats happening in Western Australia. Topics include seeding conditions, pricing, livestock moving east, 1 year of barley tariffs, CBH boss and the Melbourne footy club. Remember to share the podcast, and follow Mae on Twitter @grainsmae
#47 Are you bogged mate?
May 11, 2021 05:59 - 36 minutes - 24.6 MBWhilst us AgWatchers like stats - there is one stat that we hate, and that is rural suicide. Rural suicide is 50 per higher in rural communities than in metro areas. We invited Mary O'Brien to have a chat about men's mental health in the bush. You can donate to 'Are you bogged mate' by clicking here
#46 Return from the festival of beef
May 07, 2021 07:31 - 19 minutes - 13 MBThe Agwatchers return from the festival of beef. We have a chat about our trip up to a muggy northern Queensland, and a quick update on the livestock, grain and wood markets
#45 Is Australia up to the grain export task?
April 29, 2021 04:46 - 35 minutes - 24 MBThe AgWatchers have a chat with Nigel Hart (@nigehart25) about grain export infrastructure in Australia. Nigel consultants on a range of issues in the bulk supply chain. He was formerly responsible for ports for GrainCorp and ADM. Some topics include whether Australia is up to the task of a mammoth export program, the import (and transhipment) of grain to Australia. Remember, sharing is caring.
#44 Farming on the fringe
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.1 MBThe AgWatchers have a chat with James Stacey, who farms on the outskirts of Adelaide. Topics covered include marketing direct to the consumer, his Nuffield travels and exiting the dairy industry. Remember, sharing is caring.
#43 Canola to the moon, and the EYCI to sink?
April 23, 2021 03:13 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBThe dandy duo has a chat about the stratospheric rise of canola (and wheat), and we touch upon suggestions of a 50% fall in the eastern young cattle indicator.
#42 Fixing the sheep industry with Andrew Freshwater
April 21, 2021 02:17 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBAgWatchers have a chat with Andrew Freshwater about the sheep industry. Some topics include ear tags, consumer perception, traceability and mental health. Remember - sharing is caring.
#41 EYCI at 900¢ and the silly season in grain.
April 16, 2021 05:44 - 19 minutes - 13 MBA quick update on the EYCI hitting 900¢, copper as a lead indicator for wool and the start of the silly season in wheat. Enjoy. Remember that sharing is caring.
#40 Welcome to the country 3/4's of an hour with Warwick Long.
April 09, 2021 04:26 - 43 minutes - 29.4 MBThe new host of the Victorian Countryhour and long time ABC radio presenter Warwick Long switches seats and becomes a guest of the AgWatchers. He even likes the intro music.
#39 Is regenerative ag worthwhile? part 2.
April 01, 2021 04:16 - 39 minutes - 26.3 MBIn December, the AgWatchers had a chat with John Francis on the topic - 'Is regen ag worth it?'. In this follow-up, we have a chat with Michael Gooden, a farmer near Wagga, and a consultant with RCS. In this chat we discuss his experience moving his livestock enterprise to a regenerative model.
#38 Wool on the water
March 25, 2021 22:21 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBWe have a chat Josh Lamb, the founder of one of the largest wool buyers in Australia (Endeavour Wool Exports). We cover off on container and logistic issues, wool trade into North Korea & the performance of the wool industry.
#37 All things grain with Brett Hosking
March 18, 2021 23:49 - 28 minutes - 19 MBThe AgWatchers have a chat with Brett Hosking, farmer from Quambatook and chair of Grain Growers Ltd. We cover off on two big ticket items: The World Trade Organization (WTO) investigation of the anti-dumping tariffs against Aussie barley, and the potential ACCC investigation into the grain market post deregulation.
#36 Market update with the AgWatchers
March 12, 2021 05:39 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MBMeatwatcher and wheatwatcher have a quick chat about the markets. Livestock: Sheep flock rebuild & beef processor losses. Grains: Grain stockpiles in China, Australian wheat yields vs rest of the world & forward pricing.
#35 Livestock, grain and FX
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBGlutton for punishment Trent Osmond is back for more. This week we have a bit of a chat around African Swine Fever, Livestock exports and grains. Then we cover off on FX, and why the A$ is rising.
#34 Trainspotting and talking manure with Ryan Milgate
February 18, 2021 20:35 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWe have a chat with Ryan Milgate. VFF grains councilor and mixed farmer. The chat is about issues with Victorian freight rail lines. We also briefly chat about the new EPA rules around manure.
#33 Wool and cattle with Michael De Kleuver
February 11, 2021 23:47 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThe ag watchers have a chat with Michael De Kleuver about our views on the wool and cattle market in recent times. We cover topics from the 'high' wool stocks to Indian/Chinese defaults.
#31 The market update on livestock and grains.
January 28, 2021 07:06 - 23 minutes - 15.4 MBA quick update on a couple of major events in ag markets in recent weeks with the AgWatchers.We talk about the blistering EYCI, the decline of live export volumes, the big win in barley and the further assistance from President Putin. Remeber to share with your friends and family.
#32 The market update on livestock and grains.
January 28, 2021 07:06 - 23 minutes - 15.4 MBA quick update on a couple of major events in ag markets in recent weeks with the AgWatchers. We talk about the blistering EYCI, the decline of live export volumes, the big win in barley and the further assistance from President Putin. Remeber to share with your friends and family.