AgWatchers

#31 Exporting animal welfare with Pat Coole

January 13, 2021 03:51 - 25 minutes - 17 MB

@meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher have a chat with Patrick Coole about exporting our strong welfare standards to the developing world. This year Pat was the winner of the ALEC/Nutrien young livestock exporter achiever of the year. Pat is the vice-chair of the Young Livestock Exporters Network (Y-LEN) and the ESCAS manager for Halleen. Remember to subscriber!

#30 Grain interventions, livestock exports and pricing 2021

January 08, 2021 00:46 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MB

Government interventions, livestock exports and pricing 2021 Matt and Andrew have a chat about the big market news as we move into 2021. We cover off on the higher A$, livestock exports, overseas governments helping grain & livestock forecasts for 2021. Remember to share around. Sharing is caring.

#29 Is regenerative agriculture worthwhile?

December 21, 2020 22:59 - 38 minutes - 25.8 MB

We have a chat with John Francis, former director of Holmes & Sackett, who now runs Agrista. Some areas covered : Is fake meat is a risk to real meat investments? Is regenerative farming a worthwhile endeavour?

#28 Got milk? with John Droppert

December 16, 2020 00:51 - 32 minutes - 21.5 MB

The AgWatchers have a chat with John Droppert the industry insights and analysis manager of Dairy Australia. We cover off on the seasonal update, dairy profitability (& pricing), the effect of COVID on dairy and the risk of actions by China against Australian dairy. PS Please note there is a little interference on the audio recording.

#27 The fall in grain pricing, livestock yardings and the iron ore impact on ag.

December 11, 2020 04:25 - 23 minutes - 14 MB

Matt and Andrew provide you with an update on the market. This week livestock, grains and the A$. If you want unscripted and independent updates on the market with a bit of banter (or mild sledging) – this is the podcast to listen to. Remember, sharing is caring.

#26 An independent view on the fertilizer market

December 03, 2020 02:27 - 35 minutes - 19.8 MB

It has been a couple of months since we had an update on the fertilizer market. The fertilizer market is quite opaque, particularly in Australia. So we invited a friend of the podcast, Chris Lawson to provide us with some insights into the fert market. Chris is a South Australian based in London. He is the head of fertilizers for the CRU Group, an independent market analysis business focused on mining, metal and fertilizers. In this podcast, we update on fertilizers but also delve into th...

#25 The WA crop and sheep with Nathaniel

December 01, 2020 07:39 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MB

Matt and Andrew have a chat with Nathaniel O'Hare (Prosper Agri). The topics include the progress of the WA crop and the recent moves by Qatar, which may stifle the sheep industry. Remember, sharing is caring. Share around your friends and colleagues.

#24 Barley into Saudi, cattle herd rebuild & FX

November 19, 2020 22:08 - 28 minutes - 17 MB

Matt and Andrew provide a short market update on barley and livestock. We then have a chat about the high A$ with friend of the podcast Trent Osmond.

#23 Impact of US election on trade and our relationship with China.

November 13, 2020 02:41 - 23 minutes - 13.1 MB

Matt and Andrew have a chat about the result of the US election and our trade relationship with China.

#22 Livestock records and great times for grain

October 30, 2020 03:09 - 17 minutes - 9.56 MB

MeatWatcher and WheatWatcher have a quick chat about the record pricing in livestock, the great times at present for Australian grain (minus the rain) and the coming US election.

#21 Brexit & trade deals - the impact on Australia

October 15, 2020 09:14 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MB

We talk with David Eudall, head of arable markets for the Agricultural and Horticultural development board. The levy organisation for farmers in the UK. The discussion delves into Brexit, UK barley competing with us and the potential for more lamb to go into the UK.

#20 Market update (livestock & grain)

October 01, 2020 23:29 - 28 minutes - 16.1 MB

A discussion about some of the factors driving the livestock and grain markets.

#19 Talking balls with Numnuts

September 20, 2020 22:05 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MB

We have a chat with the designer of Numnuts. This is a device designed to make castration as painless as possible. In the discussion we find out all about the device and where the inspiration came from.

#18 Getting our 'Phil' of info on the new corporate manslaughter laws.

September 17, 2020 02:38 - 53 minutes - 31.5 MB

We speak to Phil Brunner of Bailiwick Legal (WA) about the new manslaughter rules and the impact that it will have on farm if an accident occurs.

#17 We talk canola with ROBE

September 14, 2020 22:48 - 25 minutes - 15.1 MB

We are joined by Lawra Saks (head of commodities) & Britt Golder (seed merchant) from Riverina Oilseeds and Bio energy (ROBE).

#16 Campaigning for live export with Holly Ludeman

September 10, 2020 21:45 - 40 minutes - 24 MB

The live export industry has been under tremendous pressure in recent years. We have a chat with vet and managing director of the livestock collective, and her work promoting a positive view of live export. You can visit the livestock collective at thelivestockcollective.com.au

#15 Mixed bag with Graham Lean

September 03, 2020 11:39 - 47 minutes - 27.6 MB

We have a chat with our friend Graham Lean of Agrivet Business Consulting. We cover off on a wide basket of topics including wool/sheep profitability, mulesing, AWI director fees and wool pricing. You can follow Graham on his twitter account : Agrivetbusiness

#14 Market update with Trent Osmond

September 01, 2020 10:19 - 39 minutes - 23.4 MB

The A$ has rose above 74¢, so we thought it was time to get Trent from Western Union Business Solutions back on to talk currency. A short update on livestock and grain, followed by a look at currency.

#13 The rise of Russian wheat with Andrey Sizov

August 27, 2020 10:21 - 39 minutes - 23.7 MB

Russia has in recent years been the driver of global wheat pricing, we thought it was time to talk to someone close to the action. Who better to talk to than Andrey Sizov. Andrey is the leading black sea agricultural markets analyst, he is the managing director of Sovecon, and writer of the sizov report. Topics covered include; The rise of Russia as a wheat producer from the USSR. How climate change has helped Russian wheat, but what about the future? Forecasting the Russian wheat crop...

#12 Livestock supply chains with Liz Jackson

August 20, 2020 09:56 - 45 minutes - 26.3 MB

We have a chat with Liz Jackson, lecturer in supply chain management and board member of Sheep Producers Australia. The topics covered include wool selling and livestock supply chain. This was prompted by our discussions on the retail share received by Australian livestock producers.

#11 JBS closure, Beef export prices & WASDE Report

August 13, 2020 12:27 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MB

Matt and Andrew have a quick chat about the livestock and grain market.

#10 The fertilizer market with Chris Lawson (CRU)

August 05, 2020 10:09 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MB

We have a chat with independent fertilizer market analyst Chris Lawson of CRU. Chris gives us an explanation of how fertilizer prices are determined, and what his views are for the coming year. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#9 Go West with Nathaniel O'Hare

August 03, 2020 06:01 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MB

We have a chat with our 'WA correspondent' Nathaniel O'Hare about what is happening in WA at present. We find out about how the crops are doing, and some of the challenges in the sheep industry. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#8 Livestock, grain & A$ with Trent Osmond

July 30, 2020 10:16 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MB

Matt and Andrew provide a quick market summary, before launching into a discussion on the FX with the doyen of the dollar, Trent Osmond. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#7 Life in the centre with Gillian Fennell

July 26, 2020 22:43 - 42 minutes - 24.1 MB

We have a yarn with Gillian Fennell aka @stationmum101 about life on a remote station in the middle of Australia. Gillian gives us a rundown of the drought report and living in a remote setting. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#6 Sheep slaughter, mid year grain and pork imports

July 24, 2020 01:51 - 16 minutes - 9.11 MB

Matt and Andrew have a chat about sheep slaughter movements due to the recent covid outbreak at meatworks, along with the impact on pricing. We then briefly discuss the imports of pork into China, and cover the mid-year grain market. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#5 Get some pork on your fork with Margo Andrae

July 19, 2020 22:54 - 19 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Ag Watchers have a chat about pork with Margo Andrae, the CEO of Australian Pork Limited. We talk about African Swine Fever, sustainability and the impact of restaurant closures on pigs. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#4 Troublesome lawyers, CV19 in meatworks and boosting grain

July 16, 2020 10:54 - 23 minutes - 13.2 MB

Matt has a rant about litigious North American companies targeting the little guys. We then talk about COVID impacted meatworks in Australia and the big boost in recent days to grain prices. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#3 Meat exports & the fight for acres

July 08, 2020 23:08 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this podcast we have a chat about the recent livestock export figures. Where is the meat going? We also talk about the fight for acres between sheep and crop, in Victoria (and wider). Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

Meat exports & the fight for acres