Episode #310
Winter premiums and market shake ups!
Aug 31, 202622 min
This week Ethan Woolley provides an update on the key Australian grain and livestock market drivers this winter and what could be on the outlook as Spring approaches.
business
Commodity Conversations
Hosted by Mecardo · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Mecardo's market analysts bring you Commodity Conversations, sharing the stories behind what's driving livestock, grain and wool market.
Pitch Analysis
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
37%
Guest openness
Selective
80/100
Required Score
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Commodity Conversations.
Signup to Generate a PitchQuestions about Commodity Conversations
Who hosts Commodity Conversations?
Commodity Conversations is hosted by Mecardo. The show has published 309 episodes to date.
What has Commodity Conversations covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Winter premiums and market shake ups!" (31 August 2026, 22 minutes), "What are the Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on Agricultural Markets? -26th March 2026" (26 March 2026, 23 minutes), and "Hot Start for the Cattle Market - 10th of February" (10 February 2026, 18 minutes).
How often does Commodity Conversations publish?
Commodity Conversations publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 309 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Commodity Conversations?
Booking probability for Commodity Conversations is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Commodity Conversations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Commodity Conversations's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Commodity Conversations?
The strongest fits for Commodity Conversations are Grain & Oilseed Farming and Beekeeping, Horses & Other Livestock. Commodity Conversations has a business audience.
About the host
Mecardo hosts Commodity Conversations, a business podcast with 309 episodes published.
Verified host email: ████████@████.comSign in to unlock →
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
Episode #309
What are the Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on Agricultural Markets? -26th March 2026
Mar 26, 202623 minThis week Ethan Woolley is joined by Jason Newton, Chief Economist and Head of Market Research for Nutrien. The episode covers both the local and global impacts of the conflict so far on agricultural commodities...
- Feb 10, 202618 min
This week, Mecardo's Ethan Woolley catches up with Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock and Wool Manager for the East region, Adam Mountjoy, to chat about how the sales have kicked off the year. They take a look at the...
- Nov 19, 202518 min
This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Next Level Grain Marketing and Mecardo Analyst Nick Booth. With harvest now in full swing, they break down what is driving prices this season and unpack what growers need to know...
- Nov 5, 202518 min
This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Amy Phillips, deputy editor for Agriculture at Argus Australia to discuss the key trends and drivers currently shaping the cattle market. They unpack what’s occurring in the...
View More
Episode #305
Wool market defies gravity - 3rd October 2025
Oct 3, 202521 minThis week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Nutrien Ag Solution's Wool Operations Manager, David Hart. They discuss the key trends and drivers behind the surge in wool prices currently unfolding in the market. They unpack...
- Aug 15, 202517 min
This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Meat & Livestock Australia’s Emily Tan to discuss the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey. They unpack the factors shaping on-farm decisions, from seasonal conditions and market...
- Jul 4, 202520 min
This week, Nutrien Ag Solutions Managing Director Adrian Capogreco joins Ethan Woolley to discuss how a national agribusiness manages the domestic and global challenges thrown up by the market.
- Jun 16, 202519 min
This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Jamie-Lee Oldfield, Market Analyst at Mecardo, to discuss the supply and demand dynamics shaping the livestock markets as we head into the colder months.
- May 2, 202519 min
This week, Ethan Woolley sits down with Bill Pardy, Head of Sustainable Agriculture at Nutrien Ag Solutions. They discuss how farmers can get on the front foot when it comes to thinking about sustainable agriculture on...
Episode #300
Rob’s Spinning the Last Yarn - 16th April 2025
Apr 16, 202518 minThis week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Rob Herrmann for a special farewell episode — his final with Mecardo. As Rob hangs up the boots, the conversation reflects on his journey, the growth of Mecardo, and what lies ahead...
- Apr 4, 202524 min
This week Ethan Woolley is joined by Tim Jackson, Global Market Analyst with Meat & Livestock Australia. Tim discusses the key export market drivers for Australian red meat in 2025.
Episode #298
Wool market positivity - 21st March 2025
Mar 21, 202516 minThis week Ethan Woolley is joined by Mark Symes, Wool Manager for G Schneider Australia. Mark talks us through some of the recent positivity for wool markets including rws premiums, lower supply pushing prices higher...
- Feb 28, 202516 min
This week Ethan Woolley is joined by Mecardo analyst Nick Booth of Next Level Grain Marketing to discuss the evolving tariff impacts on the grain and oilseed market.
- Feb 14, 202513 min
This week Rob is joined by Ronald Rutledge, Livestock Development Manager with Nutrien Ag Solutions to discuss the opening weeks of the lamb and sheep season in 2025. Ron lets us in on what has been driving the erratic...
- Jan 29, 202521 min
This week Olivia Agar, Ethan Woolley & Robert Herrmann discuss the latest Mecardo quarterly report insights. To join the mailing list for the quarterly reports, please reach out to us at ask@mecardo.com.au
- Jan 17, 202517 min
This week, Rob is joined by Andrew Hosken to discuss the 2025 January weaner sales in the South east of Australia. Andrew discusses what the market is doing, what buyers of weaners are looking for and the strategy...
Episode #293
What's in store for 2025- 20th December 2025
Dec 20, 202421 minThis week Olivia Agar, Ethan Woolley and Rob Hermann talk through the year that was for Agricultural commodities and discuss what's in store for commodities in 2025.
- Dec 13, 202418 min
This week Rob is joined by Ripley Atkinson, Australian Livestock & Commodities Manager with StoneX to discuss his latest article on Auctions Plus about the size of the national herd https://tinyurl.com/mr4a7drt .
Episode #291
Saddling up for the campdraft that could be the biggest show in town - 6th December 2025
Dec 6, 202421 minThis week Rob is joined by Mark Barton Livestock specialist with Nutrien Ag Solutions to talk about the fast approaching 2025 Nutrien Classic performance horse sale and campdraft event in Tamworth NSW.
Recent guests
Recent guests on Commodity Conversations. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
A
Amy Phillips
actress, comedian and host of Reality Checked on Sirius XM Radio Andy, The Conservation Foundation
T
Tim Jackson
Enrich U partner, Elite Mastermind member, IMPACT speaker, Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity
J
John Francis
franchise expert, advisor, speaker, Next Level Franchise
A
Adam Coffey
Best-selling Author, The CEO Advisory Guru
Best industries to pitch Commodity Conversations for
PitchCentric classifies Commodity Conversations under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Similar Podcasts
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Podcasts like Commodity Conversations
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ