Robert Herrmann is joined by Ron Rutledge, Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock Development Manager to discuss the impact that the recent rain will have on the livestock market, and the news that is China removing import suspensions on five Australian processors.
May 31, 2024•15 min•Ep. 273
This week Rob Herrmann is joined by Jo Hall CEO of Wool Producers Australia to chat about some of the major policy debates currently shaping the farming landscape including shedding some light on the proposed live export ban.
May 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 272
This week Olivia is joined by Mark Tully, Global Market Research Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions based in Calgary, Canada. Mark joins us to discuss the latest drivers for key inputs for 2024 and beyond.
May 16, 2024•18 min•Ep. 271
This week Rob is joined by Stephen Hill , National Committee Chairman for the Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee to discuss the April report for 2024.
May 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 270
This week, Rob Hermann, Olivia Agar and Ethan Woolley discuss the key takeaways from the latest Mecardo quarterly report for Q1 2024. to sign up to the mailing list please reach out to us through email: ask@mecardo.com.au
Apr 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 269
This week Rob is joined by John Francis, Director at Agrista Agricultural consultancy to discuss his recent article ( https://www.agrista.com.au/articles-podcasts-tools-analysis/ ) and the key drivers impacting profitability for prime lamb producers.
Apr 19, 2024•22 min•Ep. 268
This week Olivia is joined by Andrew Holt, Senior Account Manager & Divisional Livestock coordinator with Nutrien Ag Solutions. They discuss the impact of the big rain event on the East Coast for cattle markets in the short term.
Apr 05, 2024•7 min•Ep. 267
This week Rob is joined by Mecardo's Senior Livestock analyst Angus Brown to give an update on the lamb job. They discuss the impacts of elevated slaughter and the return of the Middle East Bag Lamb market.
Mar 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 266
This week, Olivia Agar is joined by Matthew Haddrell, Senior Agricultural Analyst with Beef + Lamb New Zealand LTD. Matthew joins to discuss how the livestock markets in New Zealand are shaping up in 2024 and some of the key drivers causing changes in the flock.
Mar 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 265
This week Rob is joined by Mark Symes, Southern Region Wool Manager for G.Schneider. Rob and Mark discuss what is driving demand in the wool market with insights from key customers in China and Europe.
Mar 08, 2024•16 min•Ep. 264
This week Rob is joined by Ripley Atkinson, Australian Livestock and Commodities Manager with StoneX Financial. With cattle herds in Australia and the US a big topic of discussion, Ripley joins us to discuss the opportunities and key drivers behind the future US herd rebuild and the resulting opportunities for the Australian Beef Industry.
Mar 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 263
This week Rob is joined by Prime lamb producer Charlie de Fegely who manages the Quamby property in Ararat, Victoria. Charlie, his partner Liz, and their sons have been innovative, progressive producers looking to maximise productivity and Charlie discusses how they've managed the last 12 months of the turbulent lamb and sheep market.
Feb 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 262
This week, Rob is joined by Jessica Clarke, Market Reporter for Argus Media to discuss the Northern cattle indicators and how the season is developing for grain fed cattle markets this season.
Feb 09, 2024•11 min•Ep. 261
This week the Mecardo team (Rob Hermann, Olivia Agar & Ethan Woolley) discuss the key insights from quarter 4 of 2023 in commodity markets including the livestock market turnaround, freight issues and wool premiums. To be added to the Quarterly report mailing list, please reach out to us on ask@mecardo.com.au
Jan 30, 2024•22 min•Ep. 260
This week, Rob is joined by Stewart Raine, Victorian Wool brokerage lead with Nutrien Ag Solutions, to discuss the impact of the large wool offerings at auction to begin 2024 and the improving sentiment as we approach superfine sales in the next few weeks.
Jan 19, 2024•16 min•Ep. 259
This week Rob is joined by commodity conversations regular Ron Rutledge, Livestock Development Manager with Nutrien Ag Solutions, to talk about the positive start to the year for cattle and sheep markets. They discuss recent weaner sales and the balance of the market drivers and new found confidence in buyers and sellers.
Jan 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 258
This week Rob is joined by commodity conversations regular Michael Whitehead, Head of Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Insights with ANZ. Rob and Michael discuss some key takeaways from the Summer edition of the ANZ "Agri InFocus" Commodity insights report.
Dec 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 257
This week Rob Hermann is joined by Tom Silcock, former president of the Australian Merino Sire Evaluation Association. Rob and Tom discuss the future of Merino Sheep and market influences on breeder ram choices.
Dec 01, 2023•18 min•Ep. 256
This week we continue with Part 2 of Rob's discussion with David Cornish, Director of the Centre for Professional Development at Marcus Oldham College which can also be heard on the AgTalk Podcast. In this iteration, David and Rob discuss where the world is at with grain, oilseeds, and wool markets.
Nov 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 255
This week David Cornish, Director of the Centre for Professional Development at Marcus Oldham College interviews Mecardo's Robert Hermann as a 2-part series which can also be heard on the AgTalk Podcast. In this iteration, David and Rob discuss how cattle and sheep markets have changed in recent times.
Nov 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 254
This week Ethan Woolley is joined by Courtney Tourle, Animal Production Specialist with Nutrien Ag Solutions based in Central West NSW. Courtney discusses the benefits of early weaning and livestock nutrition strategies to make the most out of dry conditions.
Nov 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 253
This week Olivia Agar and Ethan Woolley discuss harvest progress, drivers impacting the global grain market as well as an update on the sugar and cotton markets.
Nov 03, 2023•12 min•Ep. 252
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
Oct 24, 2023•20 min•Ep. 251
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 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 250
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.
Oct 06, 2023•11 min•Ep. 249
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 29, 2023•20 min•Ep. 248
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 22, 2023•18 min•Ep. 247
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 15, 2023•21 min•Ep. 246
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 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 245
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.
Sep 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 244