Mar 22, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Grain Traders: Another one bites the dust
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: Mecardo, CME, Industry sources. This article is bought to you by Air Seeder Consulting Services. In this week’s market commentary, we discuss some good news in the barley market. Unfortunately, it is not…
Mar 22, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Where have all the good wools gone?
By Olivia Agar | Source: AWEX, Mecardo. This article was bought to you by Wormhit. The prevalence of poor quality wool has dragged the market down for a fourth week in a row. Lower style types were discounted by around 20 to 40 cents…
Mar 22, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Mutton firms despite elevated supply
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, Mecardo. This article is bought to you by Entegra Sheds. A bit of a mixed bag for lamb price movements this week across the Eastern states, with Restocker, Trade Lambs and Mutton the only categories…
Mar 22, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Improving season reflected in prices
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, BOM. This article is bought to you by Fundit Finance. It looked like cattle prices were headed into the abyss, but then sellers and buyers alike saw a bit of rain on the radar and started to think they…
Mar 21, 2019
Agribusiness News Recap - By Georgia Devenish
This article is bought to you by HorticultureRecord temperatures during January in Victoria's Goulburn Valley and drought conditions at Stanthorpe in Queensland have potentially downgraded apple and pear harvest yields by approximately…
Mar 21, 2019
Wool market drifts 17 cent lower for the day
This article was bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. Karee Wool market report for the South. March 21st. SMI: 1935 -1718: 2383 -819: 2317 -1620: 2282 -1121: 2282 -1122: 2274 -1823: 2256 -1628: 1159 +4Merino cardings: 1151 -28Passed…
Mar 21, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - How much upside for lambs?
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA. This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. Lamb supply continues to run at strong levels which is keeping a lid on prices. We continue to hear anecdotal evidence around disastrous scanning…
Mar 21, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - A revamped EYCI forecast model
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: USDA, MLA, Steiner, CME, OECD, FAO, Mecardo. This article is bought to you by SureSeason. Last week Mecardo unveiled their upgraded lamb price forecasting tool which allows for various supply and demand…
Mar 21, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Drought patterns in wool specifications
By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, ICS.This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. Wool market commentary appears to mention wool quality or selection a lot at present. The implication is that poorer wool quality…
Mar 20, 2019
Know the risks of Nitrate & Prussic Acid in your feed - By Alastair Rayner
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. Feeding stock is a task that requires some prior preparation. While most feeds can be provided to ruminants, it doesn’t mean that you can feed them without following a few simple rules.…
Mar 20, 2019
Uncertainty continues from China anti-dumping investigation against Australian Barley
This article is bought to you by GE Silos. Key Messages: • China’s anti-dumping investigation against the Australian barley industry is continuing and the potential outcomes remain uncertain.• Australian growers should be aware of…
Mar 20, 2019
Dairy Connect - Positive news that Aldi and Coles commit to the extra 10 cents for Milk
This article is bought to you by Fundit Finance. Advocacy group Dairy Connect today welcomed the announcement of Coles Supermarkets and ALDI Australia to increase their private label range of 2 litre & 3 litre milks by 10 cents per…
Mar 20, 2019
Wool SMI indicator in positive territory at the start of the week
This article is bought to you by MAXI-FEEDER. Karee Wool market report for the South - Mar 20th. SMI: 1952 +318: 2391 +1619: 2333 +720: 2293 +121: 2293 +1622: 2292 +723: 2272 +128: 1155 +14Merino Cardings: 1179 -5Passed In: 8.8%www.kareewool.com.auAd…
Mar 20, 2019
No extra heavy Lambs presented at Ballarat this week
This article is bought to you by SST GPS. Yarding - 23,171 (-744) .Lambs - 16,240 (+849).Sheep - 6531 (-1593). With 16,240 lambs yarded, numbers were similar at Ballarat this week. Quality ranged from average to good, but there were…
Mar 19, 2019
Podcast - Here's Mecardo's Andrew Whitelaw chatting with Farm Tender's Dwain Duxson
This podcast is bought to you by DelayPay. Mecardo's Andrew Whitelaw sat down and chatted with Farm Tender's Dwain Duxson on the topics of starting an Ag Tech business, where Ag Tech is at in Australia, Dwain's American gig that failed…
Mar 19, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Trading margins wide for a reason
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Feedcentral. This article is bought to you by Fundit Finance. It’s not often we get two requests for similar articles at the same time. Last week a couple of subscribers asked about trading cattle in…
Mar 19, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Testing times ahead for WA producers
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, DAWR, Mecardo. This article is bought to you by C Pearce Contracting. Last Friday the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) issued a statement on the proposed conditions for the forthcoming…
Mar 19, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Stock levels at the importer level
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: USDA. This article is bought to you by Elmore Compost. The current projections for the global crop are relatively positive. World production could be high, however there is still a long way to go. In this…
Mar 18, 2019
World Grain Report - Strap in for the annual volatility rollercoaster…
This article is bought to you by Mazaratto Hay Freight. World Grain Report. After an extremely dry summer, grain growers in Queensland and parts of northern New South Wales, received some very welcome rainfall over the weekend. This…
Mar 18, 2019
New Dairy code to have nine key principles
This article is bought to you by Loadshift. Overview: * Coalition Government progresses mandatory dairy code * The code will have nine key principles * Follows two rounds of consultation and a Regulation Impact Statement processThe…
