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.

2025-26 merino prices and volumes

Picture of Andrew Woods Andrew Woods: Jul 1, 2026

The 2025-26 season has been one of those seasons where wool prices staged a strong rising price cycle, against a backdrop of a falling merino supply.

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A look at the implications of El Nino on rainfall

Picture of Andrew Woods Andrew Woods: Mar 3, 2026

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

Picture of Andrew Woods Andrew Woods: Feb 18, 2026

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

Cattle Insights Sheep & Lamb
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Broad merino price, volume and price ratio

Picture of Andrew Woods Andrew Woods: Feb 12, 2026

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

Insights Wool
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