Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods is the founder of Independent Commodity Services providing tailored insights to growers, brokers, traders and exporters, with decades of experience, Andrew’s analysis bridges practical farming knowledge and market expertise, with a strong focus on the wool industry.

Mutton volume and price ratios

Sheep meat prices are trading at high levels anyway they are presented, with mutton well and truly holding its own. This article takes a look at...

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Seasonal wool price patterns: a short-term guide

As the greasy wool market prepares to restart in Australia after the mid-year...

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2025-26 merino prices and volumes

The 2025-26 season has been one of those seasons where wool prices staged a...

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A look at the implications of El Nino on rainfall

The mention of an El Nino has the scribes’ seeking forecasts and projections...

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Australia ag commodity prices and the Australian dollar

The higher Australian dollar has prompted questions about the likely impact on...

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Broad merino price, volume and price ratio

Greasy wool prices have increased markedly this season, in the absence of any...

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