Mecardo
CROPPING
Domestic and global impacts on softening grain markets
Bendigo Bank and Mecardo report on softening grain markets.
11 August 2025
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
ARCHIVE
Am I getting paid the same as my old man?
The average age of an Australian farmer is 53. In this analysis, Mecardo looks at prices from the perspective
12 September 2016
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
MECARDO: Lamb market analysis
THE RELEASE of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) June export figures points to
15 August 2016
CROPPING
MECARDO: Has Australia lost its geographic advantage for grain?
AUSTRALIA has long held an enviable geographic advantage over our competing grain exporters. As often
04 July 2016
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Merino lambs to the slaughter
THE opportunities to feed-on lambs is often a talking point towards the end of Spring when store lamb
15 June 2016
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Outlook for sheep flock
MECARDO looked at flock size predictions in August last year. In mid-2015 the sheep offtake was falling, and
25 May 2016
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
What do higher lambing percentages mean for price?
Anecdotal evidence circulating around Hamilton in Victoria suggests that the benign weather in winter
21 December 2015
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.
PARTNER CONTENT
Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion
CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia
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.
Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)
Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.
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