Commodity Conversations

Talking Wool with Andrew Woods - 9th April 2021

April 09, 2021 06:47 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MB

The wool market may be on recess but that hasn't stopped us from thinking about the big questions. This week, Mecardo's wool analyst, Andrew Woods, Director of Independent Commodity Services, joins us to chat about wool price drivers, the flock rebuild and the market outlook for the rest of 2021. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Easter Weekend Market Wrap - 1st April 2021

April 01, 2021 06:10 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

These short week in the lead up to the Easter weekend we have managing director of Mecardo - Robert Herrmann and Manager of Business Development at Mecardo - Olivia Agar - in to chat about the recent rain and it's impact on the sheep, cattle and grain markets as well some insights into what is happening in international markets and they're potential to influence our local market. From the team at Mecardo, we would also like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend and we will back ba...

Uruguayan wool special- 26th March 2021

March 26, 2021 07:07 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Uruguay may only have 6.7 million sheep, but In a time of low Merino supply, there is a good argument to see other regions of production as allies. This week we have Roberto Cardellino Director of Delta Agri Consultants in Uruguay chatting to Robert Herrmann about sheep and wool production & processing in Uruguay, consumer trends and future prospects for the broader wool market.

Market recap - 19th March 2021

March 19, 2021 09:36 - 10 minutes - 8.9 MB

This week resident Mecardo Analyst, Adrian Ladaniwsky gives his insights into the latest moves in the cattle and grain markets with a brief wrap of the wool market from fellow colleague David Myers. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Commodity Conversations.

Tracking livestock trends - 12th March 2021

March 12, 2021 05:18 - 11 minutes - 9.81 MB

This week on Commodity Conversations, Manager of Business Development at Mecardo has a chat with Mecardo's resident analyst Angus Brown about the latest moves and trends in the cattle and sheep markets. This week's episode has a look at cattle on feed numbers and how they are tracking against previous years.

Market recap - 5th March 2021

March 05, 2021 06:24 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MB

This week on Commodity Conversations we have the team from Mecardo giving their insights and updates on what has been happening in the cattle, sheep and wool markets.

Hefty prices on the road to rebuild - 26th February 2021

February 26, 2021 07:14 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MB

With the cattle herd on the edge of an official herd rebuild and the sheep flock well on its way, tight supply isn’t about to wane anytime soon. This week Mecardo’s senior analyst Adrian Ladaniwskyj and Olivia Agar chat about how livestock prices are holding up during this time, and what drivers are currently at play.

Keeping positive - Mark Symes and the state of the wool industry - 19th February 2021

February 19, 2021 06:21 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MB

Tune into to Commodity Conversations latest episode. Director of Mecardo, Robert Herrmann, has a chat with Mark Symes, Southern Regional Wool Manager for G. Schneider Australia where they take stock of where the market has ended up after the last turbulent 12 months and where it may head in the next 12.

Carbon neutral red meat - playing our part in emission targets 12th February 2021

February 12, 2021 06:29 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Emissions targets have been heavily debated this week, and it’s sparked discussion across the agriculture industry. This week we have David Cornish from Marcus Oldham Agricultural college joining Olivia Agar to chat about the red meat industries carbon neutral 2030 target. David helps break down the discussion and also analyses the issues from key stake holders perspectives, from producers, industry groups, consumers and politicians. As always David is realistic about the current practical c...

Carbon neutral red meat - playing our part in emission targets

February 12, 2021 06:29 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Emissions targets have been heavily debated this week, and it’s sparked discussion across the agriculture industry. This week we have David Cornish from Marcus Oldham Agricultural college joining Olivia Agar to chat about the red meat industries carbon neutral 2030 target. David helps break down the discussion and also analyses the issues from key stake holders perspectives, from producers, industry groups, consumers and politicians. As always David is realistic about the current practical c...

Tightening stocks, rampant buying and wheat along for the ride - 5th February 2021

February 05, 2021 05:32 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MB

With a bumper harvest comes local price pressure, but overseas markets are abuzz and our growers are now reaping in good harvest and good prices. Nick Booth joins us this week to talk about the current market drivers - tight supplies, government interference and rampant buying activity by China.

Grass fever rolls on - 29th January 2021

January 29, 2021 07:24 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MB

On today's show we have Adam Mountjoy, southern region livestock manager for Nutrien in to talk with Robert Herrmann, director of Mercardo, about the bouyant market we find ourselves in at present. All our main commodity markets seem to be going strong at the moment, so we thought it would be good to get Adam in to hear what's been happening at the saleyards. Tune in to hear what it's been like on the ground for this week's episode with Adam and Rob.

Weekly market wrap- 22nd January 2021

January 22, 2021 04:55 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MB

After a strong start to the year across all markets, David Myers and managing director of Mecardo Robert Herrmann take a moment to take stock of the key trends market so far this year. On today's episode we cover sheep, cattle and the wool markets.

The business of succession - 15th January 2021

January 15, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

How do you build a farm business to make succession planning possible? That question was the main focus of an in-depth study into farm succession planning carried out by Dr Mike Stephens from Meridian Agriculture who joins us on this episode. Mike shares some of the learnings of his research and talks about what can be done to allow owners to hand on a viable business, have sufficient funds for retirement and ensure the self interest of other family members is catered for.

Southern weaner sales like no other - 8th January 2021

January 08, 2021 05:13 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MB

Livestock commodity prices opened 2021 with a bang at the southern weaner sales. The weights, quality and prices were an impressive show. This week we have Angus Brown and Andrew Hosken joining Robert Hermann to discuss the results and what it means for the year ahead.

Looking back on 2020

December 30, 2020 04:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

For our final podcast for the year, David Myers has a chat with Robert Herrmann and Olivia Agar about the highs, lows and surprises of 2020 and also about what to look out for next year. Thank you from the team at Mecardo, we always welcome sharing this podcast around and appreciate any feedback. We look forward to you tuning into Commodity Conversations in 2021.

That’s a wrap for wool - 18th December 2020

December 18, 2020 04:32 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MB

The wool market ended 2020 on a softer note, but has recovered well since September’s low. Mecardo analyst Andrew Woods joins Robert Herrmann this week to chat about how the wool market has performed this year and what we might expect as we move into 2021.

What's in store for the weaner sales? - 11th December 2020

December 11, 2020 03:56 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

The southern weaner sales are just around the corner and prices are sure to be hot. Just how hot and what we can expect in terms of supply and buyers are questions on many minds, so for this episode, Olivia Agar chats to Mecardo analyst Angus Brown, and livestock specialist Andrew Hosken about what we're likely to see.

Consumers: the real Ag influencers - 4th December 2020

December 04, 2020 07:08 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MB

This week we are talking consumer trends with David Cornish, Director at Marcus Oldham Agricultural College, who shares some insight on the emerging consumer, what they are telling us and what we should be telling them.

Fert Fundamentals - 27th November 2020

November 27, 2020 05:51 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

The fertiliser market has been fed by the hands of India and China in 2020. In this episode, Olivia Agar is joined by Yao Yao, market research manager at Nutrien in Canada, to discuss the key drivers of supply and demand in N, P & K markets, as well as the outlook for fertiliser in 2021.

Market Recap - 20th November 2020

November 20, 2020 06:36 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MB

The sheepmeat market is showing unusual strength at a time of supply increases. In this episode Robert Herman and Adrian Ladaniwskyj discuss the relationship between lamb and booming sheep prices and delve into the status of one of our key beef competitors - South America

Market Recap - 20th of November 2020

November 20, 2020 06:36 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MB

The sheepmeat market is showing unusual strength at a time of supply increases. In this episode Robert Herman and Adrian Ladaniwskyj discuss the relationship between lamb and booming sheep prices and delve into the status of one of our key beef competitors - South America

What's in the WASDE? 13th November 2020

November 13, 2020 05:19 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MB

The outlook for Aussie wheat pricing is hinged on the global supply and demand equation for corn and soybeans. Nick Booth from Next Level Grain Marketing joined us this week to discuss the changes in the recently released World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.

Market Recap - 6th November 2020

November 06, 2020 06:03 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann discuss the weather that's driving uncertainty in grain markets, recent moves in wool, and sheep crossing the Nullarbor. Sponsored by Cleavers Organics

Market Recap - Friday 6th November 2020

November 06, 2020 06:03 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann discuss the weather that's driving uncertainty in grain markets, recent moves in wool, and sheep crossing the Nullarbor. Sponsored by Cleavers Organics

Global grain update

October 30, 2020 06:09 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Crumbling pillars of support for global grain pricing and pushback from growers in the lamb market are the big stories in this episode. We're joined by Mecardo's grains and oilseed contributor Nick Booth from Next Level Grain Marketing for an update on what's driving the global grain market. Host: Olivia Agar Guest: Nick Booth Audio Production: David Myers

Rain, restockers and rebuilding in the North - 23rd of October 2020

October 23, 2020 01:38 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

The incredible season has breathed new life into the northern cattle industry and this week Andrew Hosken joins us to chat about how the turnaround is impacting producers, processors and the all important herd rebuild.

Exporting wool in challenging times - October 16th 2020

October 16, 2020 04:25 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

What’s going on with wool demand? This week we spoke to Mark Symes, Southern Wool Manager at G.Schneider Australia. He shares some insight into how his business has adapted to the changing market dynamic and what signs of recovery and improved demand are coming from our customers.

A look at the lamb trade - 9th October 2020

October 08, 2020 22:20 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MB

In our next episode with guests from the field, we dive into the Riverina lamb market with Ron Rutledge, Livestock Development Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions. He shares some insight into how producers are taking part in the new season lamb market and what changes in the Merino lamb have turned it into the asset that it is today.

Cattle trading at record store prices - October 1st 2020

October 02, 2020 05:32 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we're hitting the ground and talking cattle with Anthony Delaney from Nutrien Delaney Livestock. He shares some insight into the decisions that producers in Eastern Victoria are making and how the desire to rebuild herds is competing with record prices.

Market Recap - October 1st 2020

October 02, 2020 05:32 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we're hitting the ground and talking cattle with Anthony Delaney from Nutrien Delaney Livestock. He shares some insight into the decisions that producers in Eastern Victoria are making and how the desire to rebuild herds is competing with record prices.

100th Episode Commodity Roundup - looking back and forward

September 25, 2020 06:23 - 20 minutes - 15.5 MB

This week is our 100th episode of Commodity Conversations so we thought we would have a bit of a chat about how the podcast got started and also how our key commodities have travelled since episode 1. This week we have Olivia Agar, Robert Herrmann, Adrian Ladaniwskyj and a surprise appearance from data/dj Dave Myer who has been doing the recording and editing of the podcast.

Market Recap - September 18th 2020

September 18, 2020 06:15 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we have Olivia Agar and Mecardo's newest commentator Adrian Ladaniwskyj discussing the latest developments in the local and international grain market, the latest lamb market figures and also an interesting discussion about the relationship between cattle and the search for a covid-19 vaccine.

Market Recap - September 11th 2020

September 11, 2020 06:31 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we have Olivia Agar and Mecardo's resident grain commentator, Nick Booth from Next Level Grain Marketing discussing the latest developments in the local and international grain market.

Market Recap - September 9th 2020

September 04, 2020 06:10 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we have Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann discussing trends in the local wool market and it's trajectory compared to apparel fibres, overseas grain market movements particularly the strong Chinese demand for wheat, and the lamb and cattle trading scenarios.

Market Recap - September 4th 2020

September 04, 2020 06:10 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we have Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann discussing trends in the local wool market and it's trajectory compared to apparel fibres, overseas grain market movements particularly the strong Chinese demand for wheat, and the lamb and cattle trading scenarios.

Market Recap - 28th August 2020

August 28, 2020 05:49 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we have Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann discussing trends in the local wool markets, overseas grain market price signals and the disconnect between local and global cattle prices.

Market Recap - 21st August 2020

August 21, 2020 06:58 - 13 minutes - 11 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we have Adrian Ladaniwskyj and Robert Herrmann mixing things up a bit as they discuss the potential impact of the Chinese anti-dumping investigations on Australian wine exports as well as a discussion on trends in the wool market.

Market Recap - 14th August 2020

August 14, 2020 05:32 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the team at Mecardo. This week we have Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann chatting about long term wool trends, new restrictions on sales, cattle on feed numbers and lamb prices.

Market Recap 7th August 2020

August 07, 2020 05:32 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week we have Robert Herrmann chatting with Angus Brown from Mercado about spring lamb prices, supply challenges, cattle markets and the return of wool sales.

Market Recap - 31st July 2020

July 31, 2020 06:35 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week Olivia Agar, Robert Herrmann & Adrian Ladaniwskyj chat about Canola markets, spring lamb prices, supply challenges in Victoria and provide the usual market recap.

Market Recap - 24th July 2020

July 24, 2020 07:24 - 18 minutes - 19.3 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week Robert Herrmann and Nick Booth dive into an update on grain markets covering the global situation as well some insight into how the local picture with a focus on Nicks home turf on the Eyre Peninsula which is looking very different to many other parts of the country.

Market Recap - 17th July 2020

July 17, 2020 05:51 - 9 minutes - 10.9 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann chat about the fight for acres between meat sheep and wool, a bounce to east coast lamb markets and the shutdown of meatworks in Victoria due to COVID outbreaks.

#29 Meat and wool megatrends- what do they mean on-farm?

July 09, 2020 22:42 - 33 minutes - 28.6 MB

Now that we know what trends are impacting meat and wool sectors, we dive into what they mean for planning and decision making on-farm. In this part 2 episode, David Cornish, Director of Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham Agricultural College and Mecardo's Robert Herrmann provide some insight.

Market Recap - 3rd July 2020

July 03, 2020 07:24 - 12 minutes - 14.2 MB

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week Olivia Agar and Robert Herrmann chat about the US grain harvest and production in Australia, the stocks of grower wool in store, and how local livestock markets are holding up with pressure from overseas.

#28 Meat and wool megatrends- what's changed?

June 29, 2020 06:16 - 34 minutes - 29.6 MB

We've all heard the trends impacting meat and wool markets like African Swine Fever and the rising Asian middle class, but what impact has a global pandemic had on these trends and how they affect commodity markets? In this episode, David Cornish, Director of Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham Agricultural College and Robert Herrmann provide some insight into these questions.

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