Market Check

Market Check Your trusted partner in grain marketing - reliable, rewarding and relationships driven for over 30 years.

Established in 1994, Market Check has grown to become Australia’s most highly respected and widely used independent grain marketer. Initially established as an advisory based business, the company has evolved over its twenty year existence to a point where it not only provides analysis and advisory services but also cash market ex*****on and large scale managed market programs that aid clients to

maximise their return on capital. Most importantly, throughout the company’s existence, exclusive representation for the producer has been established as no affiliation with traders or consumers exists, creating a transparent company agenda.

There was lots of chatter about China buying AUS canola, so we thought we'd check the progress. Oct-Apr data shows ~415k...
17/06/2026

There was lots of chatter about China buying AUS canola, so we thought we'd check the progress.

Oct-Apr data shows ~415kt (7 vessels) shipped so far, all out of WA. This is 11% of total exports this season & puts China as our 5th biggest destination after European countries.

🏉 The footy tipping season is well and truly heating up, and the members continue to keep the Market Check team out of t...
16/06/2026

🏉 The footy tipping season is well and truly heating up, and the members continue to keep the Market Check team out of the running!

In the AFL, UpSh!tcreek has strengthened their hold on top spot, while the only MC staffer left, Tommy Bas, still flying the flag is slowly slipping down the ladder.

Over in the NRL, DekaDavo and Hayden continue to lead the way in first and second place, proving remarkably hard to catch as we head deeper into the season.

With a 45L YETI cooler + $1,000 cash up for grabs for first place, and $500 cash for the runner-up in each comp, every tip counts from here on in.

📢April ABS Pulse Exports🚢: : 83.6kt (⬇️1.3kt MoM). Lentil exports still a huge record 🚀. Vic only did 48.5kt though, wh...
15/06/2026

📢April ABS Pulse Exports🚢:

: 83.6kt (⬇️1.3kt MoM). Lentil exports still a huge record 🚀. Vic only did 48.5kt though, which still leaves plenty to go.

: 22.3kt (⬇️4.8kt MoM). Program very much winding down now.

: 51.2kt (⬆️34kt MoM).

10/06/2026

Should I have waited? Should I have done more?

Every grower has had that moment. Market Check Founder Brett Stevenson and CEO Nick Crundall joined Farm Owners Academy to talk through the reality of grain marketing on their most recent podcast episode. Listen here: bit.ly/3PMvlta

Please note that this episode was recorded on 19 May.

08/06/2026

🌾 Market Check Founder Brett Stevenson and CEO Nick Crundall joined Farm Owners Academy to discuss what's driving global grain markets and what growers should be considering as they make marketing decisions this season.

Please note this episode was recorded on 19 May.

Listen here: bit.ly/3PMvlta

02/06/2026

Australia’s winter crop forecast to fall 21% amid rising costs🌾📉

The numbers are big, but the full story is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Market Check CEO, Nick Crundall, breaks down what the latest ARBES report really means for Australian Growers.

June report: is -26% YoY, but only marginally down on the 10YR avg (LY was an outlier). Market estimates range from ...
02/06/2026

June report:

is -26% YoY, but only marginally down on the 10YR avg (LY was an outlier). Market estimates range from 21Mt-30Mt.

Decent forecast, albeit down from LY record. similiar story.

forecast at a record, topping LY's record! 🚀

🌧️May rainfall is now in the gauge & for many, it was welcome. The market fell in the north as a result, with central & ...
01/06/2026

🌧️May rainfall is now in the gauge & for many, it was welcome. The market fell in the north as a result, with central & NNSW/SQLD receiving reasonable rain which will see additional acres planted.

WA had a tough May, however received some rainfall overnight which will help.

The great rally has faltered! Rumours of imports into QLD from WA & welcome rain has hurt prices in NSW/QLD, with fall...
28/05/2026

The great rally has faltered!

Rumours of imports into QLD from WA & welcome rain has hurt prices in NSW/QLD, with falls more muted in VIC/SA.

Exports continue to run at a record with spring weather also to come but for now, consumers are breathing a sigh of relief.

Market Check is hiring! Applications for our inaugural 2027 Graduate Program now open.We're looking for 1–2 driven gradu...
22/05/2026

Market Check is hiring! Applications for our inaugural 2027 Graduate Program now open.

We're looking for 1–2 driven graduates with a passion for agriculture and grain markets to join our team in February 2027. Over the 12 months, you'll rotate across Operations, Logistics, Trading, and Advisory teams, gaining real hands-on experience across the grain marketing supply chain.

📍 Based in Sydney CBD, with a 3-month regional placement in Wagga Wagga, Melbourne or Adelaide.

Applications close 31 August 2026.
👉 Apply here: bit.ly/4dWKEZc

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