Jan 17, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - The start of the marketing season
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, Mecardo. The harvest is all but complete in Australia and thoughts turn to the 2019 season. Will it rain, what will we plant? In this update we take a look at the forward curve, and why it is important…
Jan 16, 2019
Buyers not fully operational saw the Ballarat Market for Sheep and Lambs down slightly
Yarding - 46,341 (+13,984).Lambs - 31,241 (+12,984).Sheep - 15,100 (+1000). Lamb numbers were up at ballarat this week by 13,700, with 32,000 head drawn for. The quality ranged from average to good, especially over the shorn lambs…
Jan 16, 2019
Rabobank - Rural confidence lifts off its lowest point in 12 years
Results at a glance: * Much-needed rains finally arrive in some drought-affected areas, lifting rural confidence from its 12-year low * But not enough to significantly restore confidence in the east * Outlook bullish in the…
Jan 16, 2019
Picking the perfect Steak
Before you throw a hunk of meat on the barbie this summer, read our guide to the perfect steak.Buy meat with some marbling, start with a hot barbecue and make technology your secret weapon.These are some of the top tips from Murdoch…
Jan 16, 2019
Understanding your feed test results
By Alastair RaynerHow good is the feed you are offering to your livestock? I think this is a tricky question to ask. I know that in 90% of the instances that I’ve asked a farmer this question, their response is generally “Oh its pretty…
Jan 16, 2019
Wool Market away again today with a 12 cent rise in the South
Karee Wool market report for the South - January 16thSMI: 1900 +1218: 2423 +2719: 2283 +920: 2249 +821: 2238 +422: 2199 uc28: 961 +22Merino Cardings: 1182 -2Passed In: 5.2%www.kareewool.com.auAd - Wallaloo Park now has Grade Rams…
Jan 15, 2019
Eat Group - Unearthing value in the Agri supply chain
For the agribusiness sector, time and cost constraints often prove a major inhibitor to change. Similarly, looking at elements of the supply chain in isolation can lead to missed opportunities. But as EAT Group Director GAVIN EVANS…
Jan 15, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Angus survives another grilling
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, AuctionsPlus, Mecardo. During the middle of 2017, Mecardo looked at Angus premiums to the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI). This analysis piece provides an update to the Angus spreads according…
Jan 15, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Fibre prices heading lower
By Andrew Woods | Source: Emerging Textiles, Cotlook, AWEX, RBA. Wool is part of a group of apparel fibres, some of which are much larger, such as polyester and cotton, and some much smaller, such as alpaca. Issues specific to wool…
Jan 15, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Cash in your grain and still retain exposure to the market
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: Mecardo. There will be many of our readers who use swaps as an instrument in their grain marketing toolbox. The swap is a simple tool to use, and in general, is used pre-harvest but are there opportunities…
Jan 15, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Kiwi’s have fewer lambs but most still to come
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Beef and Lamb NZ, Stats NZ. Part of the reason for the improving lamb prices over the past five years has been a case of increasing demand clashing with weakening supply. Supply from Australia has been…
Jan 15, 2019
Finer microns down slightly as indicator treads water today
Karee Wool market report for the South - January 15thSMI: 1888 +118: 2396 -1919: 2274 -1720: 2241 -1321: 2234 -622: 2199 -528: 939 +41Merino Cardings: 1184 +6Passed in: 8.4%www.kareewool.com.auAd - Forest Springs Merinos now have…
Jan 15, 2019
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Comments from the coalface
Comments from the coalfaceFor the fortnight up to the 16th of January, 2019 - Volume 4.This fortnight we consulted all our Farm Tender Sales representatives to give their opinion on where the Hay-market is right nowShane Ruyg - Vic…
Jan 14, 2019
Sorghum harvest commences but production threatened … By Peter McMeekin
World Grains updateAs the last of the Australian winter crop harvest winds down in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, the early sorghum harvest has rolled into action across southern Queensland and isolated pockets of…
Jan 14, 2019
SunRice revenue up but profit down 42% in 6 months ending 31 October 2018
HY19 Financial Results: Global Trading Conditions Impact Profitability * Consolidated revenue for the Group of $582.9 million, up 7% on HY18 * Net Profit after Tax (NPAT) of $13.9 million, down 42% on HY18 * FY19 profit guidance…
Jan 14, 2019
Buyers selective in a cheaper Bendigo Sheep and Lamb Market
Yarding - 26,500 (+9380) . Lambs - 20,000 (+8100). Sheep - 6500 (+1280). Lamb numbers nearly doubled on a week ago and quality improved, with some impressive extra heavy shorn lambs coming forward. The yarding still had a plentiful…
Jan 14, 2019
New research to help the Irrigated Cropping sector through times of high Water costs
The unique challenges faced by irrigated grain growers in Australia’s southern and northern cropping regions are to be addressed through a new suite of investments by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).The GRDC…
Jan 14, 2019
Opinion - Service Remains Key in Ag Retail
By Reinder PrinsWith the Christmas holidays over and 2019 in full swing, most of us will have had some time to reflect on 2018 and on what we think 2019 might have in store for us personally and for agriculture in general. During…
Jan 13, 2019
What are the four personality types of Australian Farmers?
People tend to see farmers as one large group of food and fibre producers. But have you ever thought about what different individuals they are? How would you encourage these independent, self-sufficient people to adopt change or innovate?Agronomist…
Jan 13, 2019
What to look out for in 2019 - Cattle
By Matt Dalgleish - Mecardo Blog. In this series of blog articles, we’re taking a look back at the year that was for agricultural commodities and provide our insight for the year ahead.This installment highlights 2018’s key movements…
