Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - IGC numbers out but no surprises
This article is bought to you by Australian Fodder Industry Association. By Angus Brown | Source: IGC, CME. The International Grains Council (IGC) released their June projections last night, with the changes in production largely…
Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Market says “no”!
This article is bought to you by Extend Security. By Robert Herrmann & Matthew McAdam | Source: AWI, AWEX, MecardoThe question last week was “is this the bottom?” We had a clear answer this week,in the short term the market pain is…
Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - ESTLI hits 900¢ but mutton has halted
This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA. The lamb rally continued this week, as supplies continued to tighten. The Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) set a new record,…
Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Dry continues to see prices trend sideways
This article is bought to you by Warrick Hay & Grain. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, BOM, Mecardo. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released their three-monthly rainfall outlook yesterday and it provided limited optimism for cattle…
Jun 27, 2019
BCG - Farmer in Focus – Tim McClelland
This article is bought to you by Morgans. By Brooke Bennett - BCG. Tim McClelland farms with his wife Julie, his Dad Ian and his Aunt Ros. They farm a mixed farming enterprise with 6500 ha of land, 1500 ha of that for pasture which…
Jun 27, 2019
Biosecurity is paramount
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. By Robbie SeftonAustralia is the lucky country in so many ways – not least of which is the island status that has protected us from many of the pests and diseases that could spell economic…
Jun 27, 2019
Weekly Agribusiness News Recap
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. By Georgia Devenish - Agricultural Research Analyst at JLL. AgribusinessAustralian Dairy Nutritional Group (ADNG) has raised $12 million from institutional investors in…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Increased southern slaughter not just from feedlots
This article is bought to you by Feedworks. By Angus Brown | Source: MLACattle slaughter has been running ahead of year earlier levels for the best part of two years. While that trend has continued into winter, the driving states…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Export success making life difficult for local consumers
This article is bought to you by DelayPay. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: Sources DAWR, ABS, Mecardo. The growth in Australia’s export markets for lamb and mutton are a credit to our local producers and the efforts of Meat and Livestock…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Sub-17 micron Merino prices
This article is bought to you by MAXI-FEEDER. By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, ICSAfter looking at broad crossbred prices earlier this week it seemed sensible to swing to the other extreme and look at merino prices for micron categories…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - A post-holiday update
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, ASX, MecardoI have spent most of June on holiday in the motherland, enjoying the summer weather in Scotland. I thought it was an opportune time to have…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Deciles: June 2019
This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. By Andrew Whitelaw & Matthew McAdam | Source: Various sources. Deciles are an important tool in your marketing toolbox, to provide a view for strategic decisions. Our…
Jun 27, 2019
In Australia you cannot insure Cattle for drought...
This article is bought to you by McGuckin Transport. By Brett O'BrienHi, I am a fourth generation Australian Farmer and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Insurance.I am seeking to use my experience to bring drought insurance to…
Jun 26, 2019
Prompt, double digit rainfall is needed - AWB
This article is bought to you by SureSeason. By Matt Wallis - AWBThe past week has provided much of the same with small isolated falls up to 5mm occurring across SNSW. For the month to date and east of the Newell in SNSW, we have…
Jun 26, 2019
Iconic Windmill brand Southern Cross returns to Aussie ownership
This article is bought to you by Macarthur Stockfeed and Rural Supplies. Iconic Australian water tank and windmill brand, Southern Cross, returned to Australian ownership in March this year. The recognisable image of a lone Southern…
Jun 26, 2019
Another red ink day for the Wool market today
This article is bought to you by Wormhit. Karee Wool market report for the South - Jun 26SMI: 1727 -2418: 2090 -4819: 2060 -3920: 2063 -1028: 1060 -31Merino Cardings: 943 -10PI: 18.2%www.kareewool.com.auAd - Try Wormhit - New aged…
Jun 26, 2019
A bid to save iconic Toganmain Woolshed
This article is bought to you by Loadshift. The launch of a crowdfunding campaign to save the Toganmain Woolshed Precinct is being driven by a group of dedicated enthusiasts from across New South Wales. The campaign, aptly named ‘Friends…
Jun 26, 2019
Buyer operated with urgency at the Ballarat Sheep and Lamb Market
This article is bought to you by PMG Finance. Yarding - 18,622 (-4257).Lambs - 13,716 (-4181).Sheep - 4906 (-76). Lamb numbers eased, with 13,716 yarded this week at Ballarat. Quality was average to very good, with reasonable numbers…
Jun 26, 2019
AWI outlines its strategic plan for the next three years
This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. Australian Wool Innovation's (AWI) strategic plan for the next three years has been published, with traceability, consultation and measurement and evaluation highlighted…
Jun 25, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Broad crossbred prices join the slump
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, RBA, ICS. Greasy wool prices have been under downward pressure since February. Australian broad crossbred prices bucked this trend in April as…
