AgWatchers

The last time we had Colin on the podcast, a few days later, he ended up in a coma in San Francisco. Thankfully, he is back at the helm of Grain Producers Australia.  In this podcast, we talk about our favourite agricultural movies, politics, paraquat and a whole lot more.  On the podcast Colin mentions their election survey, where they are looking to find out from members what their priorities ar...

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week we cover a huge range of topics covering cattle, sheep, wheat, oilseeds and the impact of middle eastern peace on freight markets.  This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. To...

The AgWatchers Podcast welcomed the previous VFF president (Emma Germano) onto the podcast many times, and we wish her all the best as she moves on from the VFF president's role. In this podcast, newly elected president Brett Hoskings comes on to chat about what is in store.  We chat about the future of the VFF, transmission lines/renewables, engaging with young farmers, and collaborations with th...

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week we cover a huge range of topics covering cattle, sheep, wheat and urea.  This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. To make this podcast possible, our friends at AuctionsPlus are...

In this podcast, we have a chat with Sam Munsie from the Australian Meat Industry Council. In this conversation, we chat about the importance of free trade for the meat industry and a whole lot more.

We are coming up to another orbit of the sun, and we thought we would do a quick round-up of some of the things that have happened in agriculture and what to look out for in 2025.  On the podcast, I promised I would drop a recipe: https://greatcurryrecipes.net/2021/01/24/haggis-pakora-recipe/  

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week we cover a huge range of topics: Speculators betting on a falling wheat market Russian wheat crop in a sorry state Downgraded Australian crop Record mutton exports End of moratorium assisting reducing WA discount. Increase in younger cattle price Stable...

In this Zeitgeist, we have a chat about three major news stories breaking in agriculture. The feed additive Bovaer, and the conspiracy theories around it, the Woolworths protest and the impact on supply chains - and the signs that China wants to keep Australia close.  We also launch our first competition. 

The usually reserved British farmers are protesting against the government. What's it all about though? We invited David Eudall, from AHDB in the UK onto the podcast to have a chat about what is causing the farmers to protest against the government.  The last straw seems to have been the inheritance tax, but there is more than that. 

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week we cover a huge range of topics: Barley into China Increased concerns about Ukraine The growing Australian crop Rainfall affecting the cattle market The delayed spring flush How to restock sheep without WA This podcast is a quick way to find out about t...

In this podcast we have a chat with Shanna Whan, the founder of Sober in the Country. At AgWatchers, we are partial to a little tipple, but her charity is not anti-grog, it is about helping those who have a problem.  Shanna set up SITC to help people who have alcohol dependency problems in rural areas. In this chat, we go on a range of topics about alcohol dependency, from our favourite tipples to...

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week, we are having a Trump victory special. We will cover off on tariffs, global economy, and RFK. This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. To make this podcast possible, our frien...

In this podcast recorded in early October, we have a chat with fellow EP3 contributor Chris Lawlor. We talk about a range of topics from the differences between ag in NZ and OZ, foreign investment in ag land, where the cheap land is and a whole lot more.

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week, we focus on cattle, sheep, and wheat. This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. To make this podcast possible, our friends at AuctionsPlus are powering this segment of the Agwa...

We have a chat with Rachel Smith the Executive Director at Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association. Trucking in Australia has many challenges. We chat about electric trucks, live exports, automated trucks, getting staff and a whole lot more.

We will all experience grief at some point during our lives, and its something we can all deal with better. We recently met Michelle Moriarty at an event and she had a very interesting story, which we thought was worthwhile sharing. She won the 2023 WA Agrifutures Rural Women's Award for her organisation, Griefconnect. 

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week, we focus on cattle, sheep, and wheat. This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. To make this podcast possible, our friends at AuctionsPlus are powering this segment of the Agwa...

As a pair, we go through the news daily and discuss what is happening. We thought, why not record it? So regularly, we will each choose a news topic to have a yarn about and give our views on, and we will select one together. On this podcast, we chat about dockworker strikes in the US, Chinese stimulus and the APVMA banning another ag chemical. 

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week, we focus on cattle, sheep, and wheat. This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. To make this podcast possible, our friends at AuctionsPlus are powering this segment of the Agwa...

In this podcast we have David Jochinke aka DJ, the current president of the National Farmers Federation. DJ has been the president for a year now, so we thought it was time for a review.  We chat about SFO's pulling funding, the peak bodies, the Canberra rally and a whole lot more. 

As a pair, we go through the news daily and discuss what is happening. We thought, why not record it? So regularly, we will each choose a news topic to have a yarn about and give our views on, and we will select one together. On this podcast, we chat about an article from the past about controversial 'rainmaker' David Miles, the survey that says that over a third of veg growers want to quit, and t...

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers are providing a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This week, we focus on cattle, sheep and wheat.  Grain pricing impacted by black sea conflict, and frost in Australia. Sheep yardings have increased in line with seasonal expectations. Cattle market trending sideways with strong US demand. To make this podca...

We have Adam Clarke on to have a chat about the grain market. We cover off on grain quality, Chinese trade, local trade, ISCC and sustainability and a whole lot more. 

Zeitgeist : the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era On the Agwatchers podcast, we are never fearful of failure and trying new things. As a pair, we go through the news each day and discuss what is happening. We thought, why not record it? So regularly, we will each choose a news topic to have a yarn about and give our views on, and we will select one together. In this podca...

We have a chat with Christian Norgard. Andrew used to work with him, and he still agreed to come on the podcast for a chitchat. Christian works for Pure Grain. Pure grain are an interesting business which farms, researches and deals heavily in the malt industry.  This wide-ranging discussion includes traceability, zero-alcohol beer, barley breeding and global markets.  They are also running field...