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Commodity conversations explores all the moves in Australian agricultural markets and the stories behind what's driving them.... more
FAQs about Commodity Conversations:How many episodes does Commodity Conversations have?The podcast currently has 308 episodes available.
December 15, 2023Takeaways from a rollercoaster year in commodities- 15th December 2023This 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 insights report. ...more28minPlay
December 01, 2023The Merino of the future - 1st December 2023This 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....more19minPlay
November 24, 2023Where grains, oilseeds and wool are at in 2023 - 24th November 2023This 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 where the world is at with grain, oilseeds, and wool markets. ...more15minPlay
November 17, 2023How cattle and sheep markets have changed - 17th November 2023This 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 discuss how cattle and sheep markets have changed in recent times. ...more29minPlay
November 10, 2023Leaning on weaning - 10th November 2023This 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 dry conditions. ...more20minPlay
November 03, 2023Sugar, spice and everything price - 3rd November 2023This 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. ...more13minPlay
October 24, 2023Key Market Updates Quarter 3 2023 - 24th October 2023This 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] ...more21minPlay
October 13, 2023Making sense of the Lamb market-13th October 2023This 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 look ahead to the Summer. ...more25minPlay
October 06, 2023Traceability for wool, farm gate to wool tops - 2nd October 2023This 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. ...more12minPlay
September 29, 2023Finding opportunity in today’s Lamb and Sheep market - 29th September 2023This 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 market....more20minPlay
FAQs about Commodity Conversations:How many episodes does Commodity Conversations have?The podcast currently has 308 episodes available.