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.

Decline in wool production on the cards for 2024/25 - 3rd May 2024

14 days ago 16m 26s

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.

Key Market Updates Quarter 1 2024 - 22nd April 2024

25 days ago 24m 51s

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: [email protected]

Prime lamb under pressure and benchmarking for success - 19th April 2024

28 days ago 21m 49s

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 prod

When it rains it pours - 5th April 2024

Apr 5th, 2024 7m 15s

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.

Impacts of the Middle East Bag Lamb market

Mar 22nd, 2024 13m 41s

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.

Why the NZ sheep flock is in decline - 15th March 2024

Mar 15th, 2024 16m 16s

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 cha

What is driving demand in the wool market - 8th March 2024

Mar 8th, 2024 15m 43s

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.

What we have heard about the US cattle herd- 1st March 2024

Mar 1st, 2024 20m 44s

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 b

Making the most out of the current lamb market -16th February 2024

Feb 16th, 2024 23m 37s

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 Char

On the lookout for more cattle- 9th February 2024

Feb 9th, 2024 11m 17s

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.

Key Market Updates Quarter 4 2023 - 30th January 2024

Jan 30th, 2024 21m 48s

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 Quarterl

Impact of large volumes for wool in 2024 - 19th January 2024

Jan 19th, 2024 16m 29s

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 nex

What’s driving this strong start for Cattle and Sheep markets? -12th January 2024

Jan 12th, 2024 24m

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 t

Takeaways from a rollercoaster year in commodities- 15th December 2023

Dec 15th, 2023 27m 23s

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 insi

The Merino of the future - 1st December 2023

Dec 1st, 2023 18m 10s

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.

Where grains, oilseeds and wool are at in 2023 - 24th November 2023

Nov 24th, 2023 14m 2s

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 wher

How cattle and sheep markets have changed - 17th November 2023

Nov 17th, 2023 28m 12s

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 discus

Leaning on weaning - 10th November 2023

Nov 10th, 2023 19m 39s

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

Sugar, spice and everything price - 3rd November 2023

Nov 3rd, 2023 12m 7s

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.

Key Market Updates Quarter 3 2023 - 24th October 2023

Oct 24th, 2023 20m 20s

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, [email protected]

Making sense of the Lamb market-13th October 2023

Oct 13th, 2023 24m 48s

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

Traceability for wool, farm gate to wool tops - 2nd October 2023

Oct 6th, 2023 11m 14s

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.

Finding opportunity in today’s Lamb and Sheep market - 29th September 2023

Sep 29th, 2023 19m 50s

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 m

”Dairy Beef” production and opportunity - 22nd September 2023

Sep 22nd, 2023 18m 17s

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, a