Aug 08, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - We’re not in Kansas anymore
This article is bought to you by Plastag. By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME. Key points · The main wheat futures contracts in the US are Chicago (SRW) and Kansas (HRW). · Kansas is mid protein (11%) and Chicago is low protein (9.5%)…
Aug 08, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Are you a lamb seller at last year’s levels?
This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA. Key points · The first forward contracts for the spring have been released, and are close to last year's levels. · There is plenty of…
Aug 08, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - CM-NM volumes in 2018-19
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, ICS. Key points · CM-NM Merino fleece proportions are low in Western Australia (4% in 2018-19). · In eastern Australia, the proportion…
Aug 08, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Is there really a problem with F1 Wagyu?
This article is bought to you by Elmore Compost. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, Auctions Plus, AWA, Trade, Mecardo. Key points · F1 Wagyu prices on the AuctionsPlus platform have slipped to fluctuate around the EYCI over the last…
Aug 08, 2019
Basin communities empowered to share assessment views
This article is bought to you by Pepperton Poll Dorset & White Suffolk Studs. By Robbie Sefton Understanding the social and economic conditions impacting each and every Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) community is as vital as the water…
Aug 08, 2019
Wool SMI down in the first sale back
This article is bought to you by Victorian State Marnoo Merinos Field Day. KareeWool market report for the South - Aug 7th. Ad - Don't miss this event - The inaugural Victorian State Marnoo Merinos Field Day - August 23 - Ad SMI:…
Aug 07, 2019
The building of one of Australia’s premier Angus studs
This article is bought to you by GE Silos. From cattle run to celebrated Angus stud – Millah Murrah's journey. Hands-on expertise and a passion for genetics have seen this second-generation cattle farmer transform his family's cattle…
Aug 06, 2019
Who holds the Trump card in the ongoing trade war?
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. World agricultural commodity markets look set for continued volatility as the trade truce between the United States (US), and China appears to be dead in the water. Late last week both…
Aug 06, 2019
No extra heavy Lambs on offer at Ballarat
This article is bought to you by Amarant Trucking Company. Yarding - 14,348 (-179). Lambs - 10,366 (-534). Sheep - 4,012 (-355). Lamb supply decreased to 10,336 head yarded at Ballarat today. Quality was mixed, with not all weight…
Aug 06, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Beef export values heading for record
This article is bought to you by Orange Truck & Ag. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, World Trade Atlas, DAFF. Key points. · Beef exports continue to run at strong levels, but export values are hitting records. · The price per kilogram…
Aug 06, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Winter lull for lamb and mutton exports
This article is bought to you by Stocka. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: DAWR, Mecardo. Key points. · Total lamb exports for July 2019 have come in 1.6% below the five-year average for July at 18,238 tonnes swt. · Total mutton exports…
Aug 06, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - AWTA volumes wool supply remains very low
This article is bought to you by By Andrew Woods | Source: AWTA, BOM, ICS Key points · July AWTA greasy wool volumes were down by a small 5.9% (farm bales). · On a rolling three month change the May to July volumes were down a more…
Aug 05, 2019
Bendigo Market unpredictable as buyers picked through the offering
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. Yarding - 9,000 (-9,000). Lambs - 7,000 (-6,000). Sheep - 2,000 (-3000). Lamb supply eased to 7,000 head, influenced by the lower prices on offer as well as fewer numbers being…
Aug 04, 2019
Asia to drive meat demand over coming decade
This article is bought to you by Wallaloo Park Merinos. Last month, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released their collaborative global agricultural…
Aug 04, 2019
Drought drives EU cattle premium higher in 2019
This article is bought to you by Glendemar MPM. By Tom Rookyard, AuctionsPlus Market Insights Cattle eligible for the European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) have long held the notion of strong market premiums. Indeed,…
Aug 04, 2019
Claas Introduces Next-Generation Lexion Combine
This article is bought to you by CommStream Capital. Claas of America today announces the launch of the all-new Lexion 8000-7000 series combine, designed for farm business operators who want more from their combine, with no compromises.…
Aug 04, 2019
More Profitable Decisions Through Communication
This article is bought to you by Amarant Trucking Company. Challenge: K•Coe Isom's AgKnowledge team aims to improve their service offerings to their grower clients by moving towards a more dynamic way of communication. By improving…
Aug 04, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Don't be too concerned about sharing data
This article is bought to you by Mecardo. By Leo Tholhuijsen There are no valid reasons for farmers to keep their data as close as a chicken keeps her eggs.The biggest danger of collecting data on a farm is that they remain unused,…
Aug 03, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - We must disrupt ourselves before somebody else does
This article is bough to you by Mobble. By Dr Larry Marshall, CSIRO Chief Executive. Risk takers, collaborators and entrepreneurs please step forward, Australia needs you. If we are going to harness the benefits of global disruption…
Aug 03, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Blockchain system helps fight the counterfeit Aussie Beef dilemma
This article is bought to you by Auto Loans Group. For every kilogram of Australian beef sold in China, there's a kilo of counterfeit steak sold. Now producers are fighting back using nanotech and blockchain. Fake steak is a massive…
