Mecardo

CROPPING

Global developments fail to spook grain markets

Grain markets are failing to respond to geopolitical and weather risks.

29 June 2026

SHEEP

Sheep producers exposed to fodder price rises

MLA explains how the cost of feed could impact sheep producers.

20 May 2026

CROPPING

Grain prices track sideways despite rising input costs

Crop commodities have remained "relatively immune" to global uncertainity.

15 April 2026

CROPPING

Grain prices anchored by global supply

Updated crop production forecasts further bolster buyer confidence.

08 December 2025

CROPPING

Harvest cranking up following a slow start

Receivals to major bulk handlers are behind the same time last year, but picking up.

07 November 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Grain markets blinded by US Government shutdown

Mecardo says the absence of critical data clouds market visibility.

06 October 2025

SHEEP

Sheep and lamb prices fall from record highs

Deteriorating quality is impacting average sheep and lamb prices at the tail end of the season.

18 August 2025

CROPPING

Domestic and global impacts on softening grain markets

Bendigo Bank and Mecardo report on softening grain markets.

11 August 2025

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.