Mecardo: 4 of 5
SHEEP
Mutton prices rise but discount to lamb remains
Mutton prices have risen from December lows but remain at a 50-60 per cent discount to lamb.
27 May 2024
LIVESTOCK
Cattle prices continue to improve
Cattle prices continue to build from rallies late last year, according to Mecardo.
14 January 2024
CROPPING
Harvest is progressing quickly after an early start
Harvest is progressing quickly with Queensland wrapping up and other states well underway.
13 November 2023
CROPPING
Barley prices lift with return of China
Australian feed barley up by around $50 per tonne
18 September 2023
SHEEP
New live export data shows potential impact of a trade ban
WA Farmers report shows live sheep ban could cost hundreds of millions of dollars
27 April 2018
SHEEP
Report vindicates state pricing sheep disparities
Prices for trade lambs in WA consistently below eastern states rates
05 February 2018
SHEEP
Group death by proxy
AWI board voting shows voter participation was as low as 8%
01 November 2017
AGRIBUSINESS
Is there a short-term rally ahead for lamb prices?
The team from Mecardo looks into recent slaughter-pricing correlations in more depth
09 August 2017
PARTNER CONTENT
Agricultural spraying specialist HARDI curtails downtime and wear with robust LAPP cable harnesses
LAPP cable harnessing solutions built for harsh Australian environments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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