Humans of Agriculture

This episode was recorded on the 9th of October and that might add a bit of context to the conversation!

Tom & Mick are back to sit down with Scott Bremner from McCulloch Agencies to chat all things Livestock.

Takeaways
  • Scotty Bremner has a long history in the livestock industry.
  • Feedlot procurement is about turnover and continuity of supply.
  • Mobile phones have changed accessibility in agency life.
  • Market trends are influenced by weather and supply.
  • Lamb and mutton markets are currently stable and sustainable.
  • Cattle market dynamics are affected by female slaughter rates.
  • Trading strategies should focus on doing the opposite of the majority.
  • The future of feedlotting requires more processing facilities.
  • Wool market predictions are uncertain but influenced by global economies.
  • Heifers are a good investment due to quick turnover.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Scotty Bremner
03:06 Scotty's Career Journey in Livestock
05:56 Insights on Feedlot Procurement
08:49 Market Trends and Seasonal Insights
12:12 Lamb and Mutton Market Analysis
15:00 Cattle Market Dynamics
17:51 Trading Strategies and Market Sentiment
21:05 Future of Feedlotting and Processing Facilities
23:55 Wool Market Overview and Predictions

Creators & Guests

OL
Host
Oli Le Lievre

What is Humans of Agriculture?

We're going behind the scenes to see and understand modern agriculture, because no matter whether you're in it or not, you probably don't know all the pieces to just how incredible, diverse and multi-layered agriculture is. We do this by uncovering the real stories, experiences and voices of modern agriculture.