RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/NZ

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.