Potential for wool to follow synthetics higher?
Synthetic fibres rely heavily (like most supply chains) on Oil, and the conflict in the Middle East presents a number of challenges for agricultural markets, here we take a look at the relationship of oil prices to merino wool and synthetic fibres. Oil is a vital source of energy in modern economies, accounting for 40% […]
Beef sector to stay strong after sky-high year
ABARES released their March 2026 Agricultural Commodities Report last week and have revised most major figures higher for the current financial year. Gross value of cattle slaughter and live exports is likely to come in at a record $22.7 billion in 2025-26, compared to the $18.4 billion forecast in their December outlook. The value of […]
Soft finish delivers larger than expected crop
There is so much going on in Ag markets at the moment, anything that is written on a Monday is potentially out of date by Tuesday. Today we are going to look at something which won’t go out of date quickly, but still has significant impacts on grain prices; that is local Supply. The Australian […]
rain, tight supply and economy impact on lamb demand
The lamb and mutton markets are facing some potential challenges over the coming months, if the conflict in the Middle East continues. They are not the sort of conditions that will see price plummet overnight, but they could put a stop to the growth in demand. Long time readers will know that lamb supply is […]