Andrew Whitelaw & Matt Dalgleish

AgWatchers

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The AgWatchers podcast contains a mixture of interviews showcasing those involved in the agricultural supply chain, along with agricultural commodity market updates from the hosts Andrew Whitelaw and Matt Dalgleish. Expect serious discussions conducted in a light hearted manner.

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Andrew Whitelaw & Matt Dalgleish

Episodes

#13 The rise of Russian wheat with Andrey Sizov 27.08.2020 39:45

Russia has in recent years been the driver of global wheat pricing, we thought it was time to talk to someone close to the action. Who better to talk to than Andrey Sizov. Andrey is the leading black sea agricultural markets analyst, he is the managing director of Sovecon, and writer of the sizov report. Topics covered include; The rise of Russia as a wheat producer from the USSR. How climate cha...

#11 JBS closure, Beef export prices & WASDE Report 13.08.2020 26:46

Matt and Andrew have a quick chat about the livestock and grain market.

#10 The fertilizer market with Chris Lawson (CRU) 05.08.2020 29:54

We have a chat with independent fertilizer market analyst Chris Lawson of CRU. Chris gives us an explanation of how fertilizer prices are determined, and what his views are for the coming year. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#9 Go West with Nathaniel O'Hare 03.08.2020 30:04

We have a chat with our 'WA correspondent' Nathaniel O'Hare about what is happening in WA at present. We find out about how the crops are doing, and some of the challenges in the sheep industry. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#8 Livestock, grain & A$ with Trent Osmond 30.07.2020 33:07

Matt and Andrew provide a quick market summary, before launching into a discussion on the FX with the doyen of the dollar, Trent Osmond. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#7 Life in the centre with Gillian Fennell 26.07.2020 42:33

We have a yarn with Gillian Fennell aka @stationmum101 about life on a remote station in the middle of Australia. Gillian gives us a rundown of the drought report and living in a remote setting. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#6 Sheep slaughter, mid year grain and pork imports 24.07.2020 16:01

Matt and Andrew have a chat about sheep slaughter movements due to the recent covid outbreak at meatworks, along with the impact on pricing. We then briefly discuss the imports of pork into China, and cover the mid-year grain market. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#5 Get some pork on your fork with Margo Andrae 19.07.2020 19:17

The Ag Watchers have a chat about pork with Margo Andrae, the CEO of Australian Pork Limited. We talk about African Swine Fever, sustainability and the impact of restaurant closures on pigs. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#4 Troublesome lawyers, CV19 in meatworks and boosting grain 16.07.2020 23:45

Matt has a rant about litigious North American companies targeting the little guys. We then talk about COVID impacted meatworks in Australia and the big boost in recent days to grain prices. Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#3 Meat exports & the fight for acres 08.07.2020 17:14

In this podcast we have a chat about the recent livestock export figures. Where is the meat going? We also talk about the fight for acres between sheep and crop, in Victoria (and wider). Follow us on twitter @meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher

#2 The real deal and the pretenders 03.07.2020 20:49

In this podcast, Matt talks about the fall in lamb pricing during the past week. We then discuss beef exports to China in connection with recent tariff changes. Then Andrew gets on his soapbox about faux meat. Follow us on twitter: Meat_Watcher WheatWatcher Remember to share!

#1 Who the hell are we? 01.07.2020 21:46

The first episode of Ag Watchers! In this episode, Matt Dalgleish and Andrew Whitelaw talk about the purpose of this podcast, who we are and what our plans for the future are. Follow us on twitter - Meat_Watcher & WheatWatcher