Commodity Conversations

Mecardo are joined by Dwain Duxson of Farm Tender. In this short conversation (30mins) we discuss the following topics: The buzz/hype around agtech. Innovation in ag from outside, what do these new entrants need to learn? The value of failure in improving your business. 

Our analysts provide a short and sharp update on the main factors at play in their markets.  Wool: In response from a request from a listener we talk about demand for wool.  Livestock: This week we cover both cattle and sheep, and discuss our new model for lamb pricing. Grain: The market has fallen through the past six weeks, however short sellers have closed their positions and prices have jumped dramatically.  

Our analysts provide a short and sharp update on the main factors at play in their markets. Wool: Tightening supply is helping provide a very welcome market for wool producers.  Cattle: How will the floods in northern Queensland impact upon the wider cattle market? Grain: Will China punish Australian barley producers for alleged dumping practices, and what would the retribution be? 

Commodity Conversations is produced by Mecardo, where we provide some insights into the agricultural industry.  In the the inaugural episode we discuss the buzzword of the moment, 'social licence'