RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/NZ

In this episode, Pia Piggott speaks with Gonzalo Salinas about the latest global trends in table grape production and trade. Drawing from a recent RaboResearch table grape report, they explore how key markets are evolving, which countries are leading the export race, and what the future holds for growers and in the table grape sector.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

In this episode, RaboResearch analysts Paul Joules and Vitor Pistoia discuss the outlook for Australia's 2025/26 winter crop season. They unpack production figures, regional weather impacts, and price expectations for wheat, barley, canola, and pulses, as well as farm inputs.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

With production reaching a peak, China's pork industry is changing its focus from scale to efficiency. In this episode, Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with RaboResearch Senior Animal Protein Analyst and author of the recent report China's pork industry refocuses from scale to efficiency Chenjun Pan.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Join RaboResearch's Doriana Milenkova, a senior farm inputs specialist based in the Netherlands, and Paul Joules as they explore the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its potential impact on the fertilizer industry.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

RaboResearch analyst Paul Joules welcomes three special guests: Jen, from a New South Wales farming business; Greg, Director of Outlook Ag Pty Ltd and part of a family farming partnership; and Nick Pearce, senior manager for major agribusiness clients in New South Wales. Together, they share firsthand insights into the rapidly expanding Brazilian cotton industry, following Rabobank's recent cotton tour in Brazil.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran unpack the latest trends in New Zealand's agricultural markets, from record beef and lamb prices to global dairy supply pressures. They also dive into fertiliser, freight, and interest rate shifts shaping the outlook for farmers this spring.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Join Pia Piggott and Ben Picton as they delve into the RBA's September cash rate decision. What is on the horizon for the Aussie economy, and what could that mean for interest rates in the months ahead?   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

Wool prices in Australia have been on the rise lately, following a period of sideways trading for much of the year. Join Angus Gidley-Baird and Paul Joules as they discuss what's driving recent price action.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

In this episode, Vítor Pistóia, Senior Grains & Oilseeds Analyst at RaboResearch, is joined by special guests Ryan Hetherington, Deputy Regional Manager for Western Australia, and Ian Donaldson, Senior Manager in the Rural Valuations team, to unpack the insights from Rabobank's East Meets West grain tour. Held over six days in Western Australia's Midwest region, the tour brought together growers from Australia and New Zealand to the local industry to explore how grain producers are successfully farming in a low-rainfall zone dominated by sandy soil. The tour offered a unique opportunity to learn about the challenges and innovations shaping grain production in this part of the country.      Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Join Jen Corkran and Ben Picton as they take a look at what's happening in the New Zealand economy and discuss the outlook for interest rates and the Kiwi dollar.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

Join RaboResearch Senior Grains & Oilseeds Analyst Vítor Pistóia and Director of Agribusiness Risk Treasury Management Theo Saroukos as they dive into wheat market dynamics and explore possible price direction ahead of the Australian 2025/26 harvest.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Milk supply fundamentals have subtly shifted, challenging the market's balance. Emma Higgins and Michael Harvey take a look at the global dairy market, where growth in milk production across most major dairy export regions has accelerated.    Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

In the thick of bull-selling season, Animal Protein Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird looks at current sale numbers and puts them in context with other slaughter data and cattle prices. Rural managers Ivan Liley and Max David join the podcast to talk about bulls sales in their local areas of Albury and Armadale.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Analysts Jen Corkran and Emma Higgins break down the latest market movements, export trends, and input cost dynamics in this month's agribusiness monthly for New Zealand. Spring 2025 has brought a surge in agribusiness prices across New Zealand, with beef and lamb hitting record highs amid tight supplies and strong global demand. Dairy margins remain stable, but demand uncertainty and a La Niña weather pattern may loom.    Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

Join RaboResearch's Jen Corkran and Angus Gidley-Baird in conversation with Phil Edkins, Head of Relationship Management – Southern WA, as they unpack key takeaways from the recent Rabobank Sheep & Wool Knowledge Tour to Western Australia. With 21 clients from across New Zealand and Australia, the team toured the Great Southern region of Western Australia visiting leading farm businesses and key industry bodies. From genetics to markets – and meat to wool – the conversation highlights the insights, innovations, and the value of cross-Tasman collaboration.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

Australian sheep prices have hit record levels, largely a result of the expectation that there will be a reduction in sheep and lamb supply. Angus Gidley-Baird chats with Paul Joules about the current state of the Australian sheep market and some of the factors that will influence it over the coming months.    Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Join RaboResearch analysts Vítor Pistóia and Angus Gidley-Baird as they unpack the positive turnaround in Australia's grain crop and examine the direction of global markets, with the Northern Hemisphere harvest progressing and supply-demand dynamics pressuring prices.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

With hints that the US might be on the verge of rebuilding its cattle herd, RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand analysts Angus Gidley-Baird and Jen Corkran chat with US analyst Lance Zimmerman on the current state of the US cattle market and what US demand and beef supply looks like heading into the second half of the year.    RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

China's dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Senior Dairy Analyst Michael Harvey is joined by Michelle Huang to unpack the changes taking place and explore what it all means for the global dairy market.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join RaboResearch Senior Grains & Oilseeds Analyst Owen Wagner and Sustainability Analyst Anna Drake as they discuss the true costs of fast fashion and how growing focus on circularity could shape opportunities for natural fibre markets.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join RaboResearch analysts Vítor Pistóia and Paul Joules as they discuss how the Australian 2025/26 winter crop is developing and how macroeconomic conditions are evolving ahead of the sowing period.    RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join RaboResearch oilseed analysts as they unpack how evolving US biofuel mandates and global geopolitics are reshaping oilseed, vegetable oil, and meal markets. A surprising policy shift in the US has sent ripples across the globe, offering long-term demand support to the oilseed industry — assuming all else remains equal.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join Jen Corkran and Ben Picton as they dissect the RBA and RBNZ's July interest rate decisions. Jen and Ben discuss what's keeping central bankers in each country up at night and what we can expect in the months ahead for interest rates.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join Anna Drake and Ben Picton as they explore the conclusions of a recent RaboResearch report on Australian economic statecraft. They delve into what economic statecraft is, how it differs from business-as-usual economics, and what it might mean for agriculture in the years ahead.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.  

Join Anna Drake and David Magaña as they discuss the latest dynamics and developments in global avocado markets.    RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Rabobank's Asia-based geopolitics strategist Michael Every shares the key messages from the keynote address at the New Zealand Primary Industry conference. RaboResearch GM Stefan Vogel joins Michael to discuss what Iran, the US, and China mean for New Zealand and Australia.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Emma Higgins and Michael Harvey discuss the outlook for farmgate milk prices in New Zealand and Australia as we enter the 2025/26 season and the global market fundamentals that are shaping them.    RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join Stefan Vogel, General Manager of RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand, and farm inputs analyst Paul Joules as they explore how the escalating conflict in the Middle East could impact urea prices in Australia and New Zealand.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Angus Gidley-Baird presented at the Australian Brahman Breeders Association conference in Katherine, NT in late May, and in this podcast, he chats with Rural Manger Barry Gerschwitz about the northern cattle market and the role that Brahman cattle play in the region.    RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran team up again with a timely update from New Zealand focusing on emerging animal health concerns around the globe and the key biosecurity risks that could have implications for New Zealand's livestock and dairy sectors.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

The RBA is off and cutting, but what is the outlook for the road ahead? Join Rabobank's Andrew Walker and Daker Pern as they chat with Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton about what is happening in interest rate markets.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

In this episode, senior dairy analysts Emma Higgins and Lucas Fuess share some of the key highlights from their recent tour across New Zealand. From discussions on US dairy growth to the interplay with New Zealand, Lucas offers insights into the US dairy industry. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

In this episode, Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran share some of the key highlights from the Taste of the Land dinner series across New Zealand they recently joined. From discussions on dairy and red meat to reflections on the broader macroenvironment in 2025, Emma and Jen offer insights into what's shaping the agri-food sector in NZ right now.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join Stefan Vogel, General Manager – RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand, and New York-based RaboResearch Global Beverages Strategist Steve Rannekleiv as they unpack structural and cyclical wine consumption challenges, whether New Zealand and Australia could benefit from US trade friction with the EU, and how this stacks up to the global production outlook.     RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join Anna Drake and Vitor Pistoia as they unpack Australia's 2025/26 winter crop outlook, exploring shifting markets, variable growing conditions, and evolving weather forecasts. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

US-based Senior Dairy Analyst for RaboResearch Lucas Fuess takes time to discuss the key takeaways from the knowledge-sharing events he's attended during his visit to Australia and New Zealand. There is plenty happening in the US dairy industry, with some ripple effects felt here.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join Paul Joules and Vítor Pistóia as they do a deep dive into the USDA's May WASDE figures, shedding light on what the 2025/26 season may bring to the global G&O and cotton markets.  RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Recording at World Angus Forum's expo in Tamworth, RaboResearch Senior Animal Protein Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with relationship managers Duncan Whan from Armidale and Ivan Liley from Albury about the state of the cattle market in their regions and the evolution of the Angus breed.    RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join RaboResearch analyst Paul Joules and senior analyst Vítor Pistóia as they discuss Australian farmland prices and RaboResearch's expectations for the year ahead.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join commodities and farm input analyst Paul Joules and senior grains & oilseeds analyst Vitor Pistoia as they dive into the key factors influencing urea prices.    RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Angus Gidley-Baird and Jen Corkran talk through the current Australian and New Zealand lamb markets and a couple of things to look out for in the coming months.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

Join Anna Drake and Pia Piggott as they discuss how Australia's mandatory climate-related financial disclosure regime could impact agriculture.    Disclaimer: This publication is for information purposes only and is general in nature. The information is this publication is not legal advice, financial advice or accounting advice. The information and opinions contained or made in this publication have been compiled or arrived at from sources available at the time of publication that we believe to be reliable and current. Whilst we have attempted to reflect the matters within this publication accurately and comprehensively, we make no representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information or opinions contained within the publication. As such, the contents of this publication should not be relied upon as a basis for any decisions. You should make your own inquiries and obtain independent legal, accounting and/or financial advice regarding the contents of this publication. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of any error or omission in the publication or arising out of any reliance or use of this publication or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith. This publication may not be reproduced or distributed in whole or in part, except with the prior written consent of © Rabobank Australia Limited ABN 50 001 621 129 AFSL 234700 and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (Australia Branch) ABN 70003917655 AFSL 238446.