The AgWatchers invited world-famous demographer Simon Kuestenmacher onto the podcast to talk about all things rural Australia. Why are people moving to the country, and what does that mean in the longer term? You need to follow Simon on twitter @simongerman600 

A real quick one.  We chat about the USDA report and its impact on wheat pricing - propelling the market to A$382! We also discuss the potential labour shortage in sheep processing and the number of cattle on feed.     

We have a chat with Chick Olsson about all things political in the wool industry.  Chick is an outspoken and straight speaking farmer, businessman and artist from NSW, and gives his views on everything from Greta Thunberg to the marketing of wool.   

We have a chat with Jackie Peacock, farmer and Cervus (John Deere) marketing supervisor who recently raised 20k for mental health charity through sponsorship for competing in the gruelling Finke desert race.  We chat about what it takes to compete in this race, and why she wanted to raise money for mental health. 

A lot has happened in a short period in the market, so we thought it was time for a quick market update. The wheat market has exploded. Livestock exports are strong & prices remain high. India is open to lentils.  Follow @agwatchers on twitter

We have a chat with political and rural journalist Gabrielle Chan about a whole range of topics from rural change and leadership to country politics.  Gabrielle is the author of 'Rusted Off' and a coming book titled 'Why you should give a f*ck about farming'

Our interest was piqued when we read about plans for a urea plant in South Australia which would have a *production cost of A$109/mt. We reached out to the chairman (Justyn Peters) of Leigh Creek Energy to have a chat about this facility, and what it means for the Australian fertilizer industry. 

The crop is going backwards in Canada at a very fast rate. We thought it was time to find out what was happening on the ground, so we had a chat with Corey Nesteroff, a consultant based in Saskatoon - the heart of canola country.  He provides us with an outlook on the crop and it's not good for Canadian farmers.   

We have a chat with Corey Ryan of Johnson's about the hay industry. What is the market doing, pricing transparency & what's happening with that Chinese scuffle?

We have a chat with renowned ag market analyst Benjamin Bodart. We cover off on the canola market, the condition of French crops, EU barley competing against Australia, neo-nicotinoid ban impact and the role of subsidies in the future.  Remember to share the podcast, and follow Ben on twitter @benjaminbodart

We talk about the UK FTA, the incredible but expected rise in the EYCI and the volatility of the grain markets. 

Fert is going mad at the moment. We invited pal of the podcast, Chris Lawson, on to talk about two topics - are we in a commodity supercycle? and what are fertilizer prices going to do? Chris is one of the crew at CRU - an independent metal and fertilizer analysis firm.

We talk about the issues facing farmers with the policy manager at WA Farmers, and milk model Jessica Wallace. 

Matt and Andrew have a chat with veteran of rural media Kerry Lonergan about his career in agricultural reporting.     

We have a chat with Andy Jacobs, a livestock transport operator who had to quit WA and move to the East due to the instability of the live export market caused by red tape. 

We have a chat with Mae Connelly about whats happening in Western Australia.  Topics include seeding conditions, pricing, livestock moving east, 1 year of barley tariffs, CBH boss and the Melbourne footy club. Remember to share the podcast, and follow Mae on Twitter @grainsmae

Whilst us AgWatchers like stats - there is one stat that we hate, and that is rural suicide.  Rural suicide is 50 per higher in rural communities than in metro areas. We invited Mary O'Brien to have a chat about men's mental health in the bush. You can donate to 'Are you bogged mate' by clicking here      

The Agwatchers return from the festival of beef. We have a chat about our trip up to a muggy northern Queensland, and a quick update on the livestock, grain and wood markets

The AgWatchers have a chat with Nigel Hart (@nigehart25) about grain export infrastructure in Australia. Nigel consultants on a range of issues in the bulk supply chain. He was formerly responsible for ports for GrainCorp and ADM. Some topics include whether Australia is up to the task of a mammoth export program, the import (and transhipment) of grain to Australia. Remember, sharing is caring.   

The AgWatchers have a chat with James Stacey, who farms on the outskirts of Adelaide. Topics covered include marketing direct to the consumer, his Nuffield travels and exiting the dairy industry.  Remember, sharing is caring. 

The dandy duo has a chat about the stratospheric rise of canola (and wheat), and we touch upon suggestions of a 50% fall in the eastern young cattle indicator.

AgWatchers have a chat with Andrew Freshwater about the sheep industry. Some topics include ear tags, consumer perception, traceability and mental health.  Remember - sharing is caring.  

A quick update on the EYCI hitting 900¢, copper as a lead indicator for wool and the start of the silly season in wheat.  Enjoy. Remember that sharing is caring. 

The new host of the Victorian Countryhour and long time ABC radio presenter Warwick Long switches seats and becomes a guest of the AgWatchers.  He even likes the intro music. 

In December, the AgWatchers had a chat with John Francis on the topic - 'Is regen ag worth it?'. In this follow-up, we have a chat with Michael Gooden, a farmer near Wagga, and a consultant with RCS.  In this chat we discuss his experience moving his livestock enterprise to a regenerative model. 

We have a chat Josh Lamb, the founder of one of the largest wool buyers in Australia (Endeavour Wool Exports).  We cover off on container and logistic issues, wool trade into North Korea & the performance of the wool industry.

The AgWatchers have a chat with Brett Hosking, farmer from Quambatook and chair of Grain Growers Ltd. We cover off on two big ticket items: The World Trade Organization (WTO) investigation of the anti-dumping tariffs against Aussie barley, and the potential ACCC investigation into the grain market post deregulation.

Meatwatcher and wheatwatcher have a quick chat about the markets. Livestock: Sheep flock rebuild & beef processor losses. Grains:  Grain stockpiles in China, Australian wheat yields vs rest of the world & forward pricing. 

Glutton for punishment Trent Osmond is back for more. This week we have a bit of a chat around African Swine Fever, Livestock exports and grains. Then we cover off on FX, and why the A$ is rising.  

We have a chat with Ryan Milgate. VFF grains councilor and mixed farmer.  The chat is about issues with Victorian freight rail lines. We also briefly chat about the new EPA rules around manure.   

The ag watchers have a chat with Michael De Kleuver about our views on the wool and cattle market in recent times. We cover topics from the 'high' wool stocks to Indian/Chinese defaults.     

A quick update on a couple of major events in ag markets in recent weeks with the AgWatchers. We talk about the blistering EYCI, the decline of live export volumes, the big win in barley and the further assistance from President Putin.  Remeber to share with your friends and family. 

@meat_watcher & @wheatwatcher have a chat with Patrick Coole about exporting our strong welfare standards to the developing world. This year Pat was the winner of the ALEC/Nutrien young livestock exporter achiever of the year. Pat is the vice-chair of the Young Livestock Exporters Network (Y-LEN) and the ESCAS manager for Halleen.  Remember to subscriber!

Government interventions, livestock exports and pricing 2021 Matt and Andrew have a chat about the big market news as we move into 2021. We cover off on the higher A$, livestock exports, overseas governments helping grain & livestock forecasts for 2021. Remember to share around. Sharing is caring.

We have a chat with John Francis, former director of Holmes & Sackett, who now runs Agrista. Some areas covered : Is fake meat is a risk to real meat investments? Is regenerative farming a worthwhile endeavour?

The AgWatchers have a chat with John Droppert the industry insights and analysis manager of Dairy Australia. We cover off on the seasonal update, dairy profitability (& pricing), the effect of COVID on dairy and the risk of actions by China against Australian dairy. PS Please note there is a little interference on the audio recording. 

Matt and Andrew provide you with an update on the market. This week livestock, grains and the A$. If you want unscripted and independent updates on the market with a bit of banter (or mild sledging) – this is the podcast to listen to. Remember, sharing is caring.

It has been a couple of months since we had an update on the fertilizer market. The fertilizer market is quite opaque, particularly in Australia. So we invited a friend of the podcast, Chris Lawson to provide us with some insights into the fert market. Chris is a South Australian based in London. He is the head of fertilizers for the CRU Group, an independent market analysis business focused on mining, metal and fertilizers. In this podcast, we update on fertilizers but also delve into the non-agricultural commodities shipped from our shores to China.

Matt and Andrew have a chat with Nathaniel O'Hare (Prosper Agri). The topics include the progress of the WA crop and the recent moves by Qatar, which may stifle the sheep industry.  Remember, sharing is caring. Share around your friends and colleagues.   

Matt and Andrew provide a short market update on barley and livestock. We then have a chat about the high A$ with friend of the podcast Trent Osmond. 

Matt and Andrew have a chat about the result of the US election and our trade relationship with China. 

MeatWatcher and WheatWatcher have a quick chat about the record pricing in livestock, the great times at present for Australian grain (minus the rain) and the coming US election. 

We talk with David Eudall, head of arable markets for the Agricultural and Horticultural development board. The levy organisation for farmers in the UK.  The discussion delves into Brexit, UK barley competing with us and the potential for more lamb to go into the UK. 

A discussion about some of the factors driving the livestock and grain markets. 

We have a chat with the designer of Numnuts. This is a device designed to make castration as painless as possible. In the discussion we find out all about the device and where the inspiration came from. 

We speak to Phil Brunner of Bailiwick Legal (WA) about the new manslaughter rules and the impact that it will have on farm if an accident occurs. 

We are joined by Lawra Saks (head of commodities) & Britt Golder (seed merchant) from Riverina Oilseeds and Bio energy (ROBE).

The live export industry has been under tremendous pressure in recent years. We have a chat with vet and managing director of the livestock collective, and her work promoting a positive view of live export.  You can visit the livestock collective at thelivestockcollective.com.au