"Australian farmers get too many subsidies"
We often see comments like this on social media. At TEM we like facts.
Next time someone tells you Australian agriculture is subsidised - send them this chart.
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#ausag
How many tonnes of grain does it take to buy a hilux?
Some novelty chartage as part of our 1 year anniversary, and a chart we have wanted to do for a very long time.
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#oatt
Rocking our new merino polos.
As two fellas descended from Scottish genetics, we need a breathable material in these harsh Australian summers.
As Scots we also like a bargain.
No deal means no deal. Wheat up A$32
Wheat has largest daily rise since the start of the invasion.
At the start of the week, Russia cancelled the grain export corridor. The market didn't really react.
Putin has shown that when he says no deal, it means no deal.
Grain
Record Urea Imports
Urea imports into Australia hit record levels in May. The imports were the highest of any month since 2011.
Imports of Urea for the first five months of the year are at record levels, and 350kmt higher than the 5-year average.
Yesterday we woke up to a strong rally in Chicago wheat pricing (+A$11). A few people were asking whether it the increase would be seen in local pricing.
The answer depends on where you are in the country. The chart below shows the change in price.
Wheat futures for December are up A$57 since the middle of last week.
-Russian and Indian crop forecast lower
-Biofuels boosted in the US.
How'd you like that?
In Australia we are used to droughts, and we know that bad crops get worse.
This has definitely occurred in Saskatchewan. The chart below shows the percentage of the crop which is good/excellent.
This chart doesn't have much analytical value, but we do like a bit of history and the odd novelty chart.
Wheat pricing from 1264 to present in 2020 £'s. At least we aren't at the bottom (just)
EP3 to grow into EP4.
A Western Australian mining company with investments in agriculture has recently become a major shareholder in episode 3.
They have invested in the growth of EP3 to start covering minerals such as iron ore and the energy industry.
With this new
Early days for the fertcensus. The chart below shows the 'landed' Australia price for urea versus the average grower quote.
The more people filling in the census, the more insights are available to the industry.
50 years of inflation in real terms. How much has the price of key consumer items changed since 1973? Not a good news for the smokers among us, they've been a real killer (in more ways than price). Take a look at the link below for more info on the price changes.
@LethleanG
A short look at our history would demonstrate the support we have for WA farmers
@LethleanG
. As already outlined this update is based on automated pricing that we are unable to adjust. Please direct your frustration at the current situation in WA at those responsible for the
Our red meat analyst
@Meat_Watcher
had a chat today with ABC WA country hour host
@belvarischetti
about the fundamental shift underway presently in the WA flock due to poor pricing, bad seasonal outcomes and a timeframe for phaseout that is too short. Poor policy decisions are
Special Edition
We will be doing a live export special on Wednesday. This will include data and analysis of the live sheep trade.
Remember to subscribe to make sure you get access to the information, it's free to access.
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"Plan for the worst, hope for the best"
3month outlook. The accuracy of weather forecasts for longer horizons is not remarkably accurate, but as risk managers, we should always be preparing for the worst.
This applies not just to the weather - have contingencies in place.
On
#AgDayAU
the EP3 staff are supporting the local craft brewery industry and helping in our small way to alleviate the discounts caused by the Chinese barley tariff.
#agday
Our website is now live!
All the analysis that you have been used to over the years from
@Meat_Watcher
&
@WheatWatcher
will now be available on the TEM website
Our aim is to provide independent market commentary and analysis.
Visit below:
Our red meat analyst
@Meat_Watcher
had a chat to
@michlstan
on ABC Perth morning show regarding the prospects for the WA sheep sector now that live export is slated for closure. Listen below -
Current mutton pricing is 131c/kg cwt, which is a huge 65% discount to the 25-year average based on deflated mutton prices (historic mutton prices in 2023 dollar values). Read more about deflated lamb pricing below -
If you’re having trouble with calls on your mobile this morning, we’re working urgently to fix it. We’re sorry to mess with the start of your day.
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Beyond Meat still having troubles. Losses totalling over US$ 1 billion on their balance sheet and for every $1 of product made costs $1.44 to produce.... what an unsustainable business model!