AgWatchers

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. AgWatchers are the only independent agricultural market analysts covering the Australian market.  To make this podcast possible, our friends at A...

On this podcast we have the agricultural minister Julie Collins onto the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics. Will ALP vote for live export reversal if the coalition wins, food security in Australia, how does Julie rate Littleproud, US beef into Australia and a whole lot more? We are apolitical as a podcast, and a few weeks ago, we had the shadow ag minister David Littleproud on the AgWatche...

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. For this podcast we had Paul Holm, General Manager of Networks from AuctionsPlus on the podcast.  We talk about a huge range of market issues from the recent rains to the Trump tariffs.  This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agricu...

It's important to remember not to have all your eggs in one basket unless you are an egg farmer; if you have eggs, hold onto them because they are worth a fortune.  We invited friends of the podcast David Smyth and Tim Banfield of Euroz Hartleys onto the podcast to talk about something important: investing your money, thinking about retirement, and succession planning.  You can visit their website...

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. In this podcast we cover, mutton pricing, Chinese cattle issues, very tight corn and wheat stocks and the ratio of grain and grassfed cattle.  This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. Ag...

We invite Stephen Bignell, Manager of Market Information and NLRS at MLA, to the podcast. We chat about everything from cattle/sheep numbers to the live export forecasts. 

We invite podcast regular Dr Ryan Hoiberg back onto the podcast for another chat. We discuss a whole range of tangents. 

Canola prices have crashed in Canada and Australia.  We've been getting a bunch of questions from producers and those in the industry about the effect of the Trump and Chinese tariffs on Canada and the impact that it will have on the canola trade. So a quick podcast was the quickest way to answer these. 

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia. In this podcast we cover off on local markets, then discuss the newest in a long line of Trump tariffs - but this time ones which could directly impact Australian agriculture.  This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, fro...

We have the Hon. David Littleproud MP on the podcast to give us a quick update on his views. We chatted about the live sheep phaseout (and its advertisements), the biosecurity tax, his views on the opposition, and a lot more.    Matt and Andrew then had a quick chat after David had to leave, including announcing our new competitive adventure. 

In conjunction with AuctionsPlus, AgWatchers provides a fortnightly update on the drivers of the main agricultural markets in Australia.  This podcast is a quick way to find out about the big market moves in agriculture, from an independent point of view. AgWatchers are the only independent agricultural market analysts covering the Australian market.  To make this podcast possible, our friends at...

It's been a year since 'Just a Farmer' was released; it has been well received and has an 8.1 score on IMDB, coincidentally the exact same rating as Trainspotting. We got Leila and Sean McDougall on to talk about everything from award ceremonies to the role that we will play in the next film.  Just a Farmer is now available on Apple TV. If you want to support a great movie highlighting rural Austr...

We have a chat with international man of mystery Martin Murray, about his recent trips to Rome and Berlin representing young Australian farmers, and him meeting some peasants. We also go onto a huge tangent about Matt's new purchase - a Taipan X rifle. Is Matt becoming a doomsday prepper?

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. AgW...

In this podcast, we chat with Will Barton, CEO of Gundagai Meat Processors. Will is one of us, a data nerd. In this podcast we have a chat about the lamb and sheep meat industry, and how technology and data are adding back. 

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...