INFORMAZIONI SU QUESTO EPISODIO
Host Al opens 2026 by thanking listeners and outlining plans for more practical guests, more local producers, and monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) on animal health and Morgs (Elders) on livestock markets. In this episode, Al and Mor discuss recent warm, windy weather in Gippsland, the possibility it’s a seasonal blip, and drought preparedness, including hay on hand, improved water systems, feeding infrastructure, earlier culling, and selling stock before conditions worsen. Morgs notes increased investment in feeders and grain bins and says dry times can also create buying opportunities. They review market trends: lighter steers have softened (some under $5/kg), cows have dropped sharply due to heavy northern NSW turnoff, and processors are near capacity with booking delays; they also discuss the China safeguard tariff threshold. Sheep and lamb markets are strong, including a Bairnsdale heavy lamb record around $350, with forward contracts filling quickly. The episode closes with Morg’s Mike Tyson quote about plans changing when adversity hits, mentions an upcoming “finance and feeding for farmers” event, and includes gift banter.
00:00 Welcome to 2026
01:03 Meet Morgs
01:15 Season Outlook Talk
02:33 Dry Winter Signals
03:59 Drought Prep Tips
05:51 Feed Infrastructure Trends
06:23 Opportunities in Dry
07:05 Cattle Market Update
08:48 Processing Capacity Pressures
09:56 China Tariff Explained
11:22 Sheep Market Records
12:26 Forward Contracts and Bookings
14:09 Dry Season Outlook
15:30 Market Prices Update
16:20 Sheep Talk and Banter
16:58 Monthly Quote Segment
18:24 Birthday Gifts Unboxing
20:23 Listener Wrap and Event Plug
21:59 Final Sign Off
