Harvest pressure in grains
Grain pricing is fundamentally all about the balance between supply and demand, but while grain is highly storable, at some times of the year, there can be more intense selling pressure in the market as harvests are brought in, and some sellers have a strong preference for marketing their grain immediately. The tidal wave of […]
New Zealand merino wool clip update
This article takes a look at the New Zealand merino clip from last season. While Australia accounts for three quarters of international merino production, the Kiwi merino clip more than holds its own for the more valuable parts of the merino supply Mecardo looked at the New Zealand merino clip in August 2021. With the […]
NSW driving flock increase?
For two years the flock rebuild has been quoted as one of the driving factors behind strong sheep and lamb prices. With the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Agricultural Commodities report at the end of July we have confirmation, with New South Wales being a huge driver. The headline national sheep flock […]
Brazilian beef on China’s menu
China is back building up its beef importing business, and South America is cashing in, with their export volumes happily meeting the demand. Both Brazil and Argentina have increased beef exports for the first half of 2022, with increased slaughter in both countries allowing for more product to head offshore. China’s beef imports got off […]
