Commodity Conversations

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Aug 2026

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Commodity conversations explores all the moves in Australian agricultural markets and the stories behind what's driving them.

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August 31, 2026Episode 31022 min

Winter premiums and market shake ups!

This week Ethan Woolley provides an update on the key Australian grain and livestock market drivers this winter and what could be on the outlook as Spring approaches.

March 26, 2026Episode 30922 min

What are the Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on Agricultural Markets? -26th March 2026

This week Ethan Woolley is joined by Jason Newton, Chief Economist and Head of Market Research for Nutrien. The episode covers both the local and global impacts of the conflict so far on agricultural commodities including fertiliser, oil and grain prices.

February 10, 2026Episode 30817 min

Hot Start for the Cattle Market - 10th of February

This week, Mecardo's Ethan Woolley catches up with Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock and Wool Manager for the East region, Adam Mountjoy, to chat about how the sales have kicked off the year. They take a look at the fundamentals and the main drivers boosting supply, including the weaner sales and whether the hot prices recently seen at the yards are likely to hold.

November 19, 2025Episode 30718 min

Wide World of Wheat - What's Driving Prices This Harvest? - 20th of November

This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Next Level Grain Marketing and Mecardo Analyst Nick Booth. With harvest now in full swing, they break down what is driving prices this season and unpack what growers need to know as we head into Christmas.

November 5, 2025Episode 30617 min

Steer Clear or Dive in with Cattle – 5 November 2025

This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Amy Phillips, deputy editor for Agriculture at Argus Australia to discuss the key trends and drivers currently shaping the cattle market. They unpack what’s occurring in the saleyards and explore the key dynamics influencing supply and demand.

October 3, 2025Episode 30520 min

Wool market defies gravity - 3rd October 2025

This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Nutrien Ag Solution's Wool Operations Manager, David Hart. They discuss the key trends and drivers behind the surge in wool prices currently unfolding in the market. They unpack what is occurring on the auction floor, and David gives his insights into what might lie ahead.

August 15, 2025Episode 30417 min

What Direction is the Herd Heading? 15th of August

This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Meat & Livestock Australia’s Emily Tan to discuss the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey. They unpack the factors shaping on-farm decisions, from seasonal conditions and market volatility to input costs and herd management strategies. Hear how producer sentiment is shifting, the challenges top of mind, and how the industry is planning to respond in the months ahead.

July 4, 2025Episode 30320 min

Managing global challenges thrown at Australian agribusiness - 4th July 2025

This week, Nutrien Ag Solutions Managing Director Adrian Capogreco joins Ethan Woolley to discuss how a national agribusiness manages the domestic and global challenges thrown up by the market.

June 16, 2025Episode 30219 min

Drought, floods, record highs, and politics, wild start to the year - 17th June 2025

This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Jamie-Lee Oldfield, Market Analyst at Mecardo, to discuss the supply and demand dynamics shaping the livestock markets as we head into the colder months.

May 2, 2025Episode 30118 min

Scoping out what's next for sustainability - 2nd May 2025

This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Bill Pardy, Head of Sustainable Agriculture at Nutrien Ag Solutions. They discuss how farmers can get on the front foot when it comes to thinking about sustainable agriculture on farm.