Synopsis
Rabobank's RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness team has 90 analysts working in local teams across the worldwide Rabobank network. They generate knowledge, and develop views and insights on businesses, topics and developments in the food & agribusiness sectors across the globe. All analysts have their own sector specialisations—ranging from meat and fish to dairy, vegetables, fruit and floriculture, coffee and cocoa.
Episodes
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RBA and RBNZ July interest rates review
10/07/2025 Duration: 15minJoin 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.
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Australian economic statecraft: Old ideas for a new era
03/07/2025 Duration: 19minJoin 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.
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Global avocado outlook: Growth regions and shifting trade flows
30/06/2025 Duration: 21minJoin 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.
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The Grand Macro Strategy behind US tariffs and military action in Iran
27/06/2025 Duration: 18minRabobank'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.
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Oceania milk price signals for 2025/26
25/06/2025 Duration: 18minEmma 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.
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How the Middle East conflict is impacting urea prices in Australia and New Zealand
20/06/2025 Duration: 20minJoin 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.
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Following the Brahman trail through the Northern Territory – an update on the northern cattle industry
15/06/2025 Duration: 21minAngus 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.
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Keeping a watch on global animal health risks
11/06/2025 Duration: 17minEmma 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.
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Aussie interest rates: Great expectations?
09/06/2025 Duration: 09minThe 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.
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A US dairy perspective on Down Under
05/06/2025 Duration: 20minIn 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.
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A taste of the New Zealand landscape – all the reasons for optimism in 2025
03/06/2025 Duration: 19minIn 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.
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Global wine outlook, consumption challenges, and arising opportunities for New Zealand and Australia
28/05/2025 Duration: 23minJoin 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.
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Australian 2025/26 winter crop outlook: Cropping area, margins, and grain prices
26/05/2025 Duration: 21minJoin 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.
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US dairy dynamics and ripple effects on Oceanian dairy sectors
19/05/2025 Duration: 14minUS-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.
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USDA May WASDE – What is in it, and what does it mean for Australian farmers?
15/05/2025 Duration: 20minJoin 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.
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Angus talking Angus: Update on the beef market from World Angus Forum's expo
11/05/2025 Duration: 22minRecording 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.
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Australian farmland price outlook 2025
07/05/2025 Duration: 13minJoin 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.
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What tight urea supplies mean for global prices and Australian farmers
22/04/2025 Duration: 12minJoin 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.
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Easter lamb feast – Australian and New Zealand lamb market update
13/04/2025 Duration: 21minAngus 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.
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What will mandatory climate disclosures mean for Australian agriculture?
09/04/2025 Duration: 15minJoin 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