Australia and New Zealand
Discover the latest economic insights from experts across Australia and New Zealand. Our specialists in the region provide in-depth coverage of the local food and agribusiness sector.
Blooming success: Australian horticulture breaks records
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2024/25 has been released, providing an ideal opportunity for Michael Harvey and Jen Corkran to reflect on the key trends
Conflict in the Middle East: Impact on global food and agribusiness
Disruptions in the Middle East are driving volatility in energy, inputs, and trade, with far reaching consequences for global food systems.
Exclusive Middle East conflict: The impact on Australia's agriculture and economy
Disruption to Middle East shipping routes is pushing up fuel and fertiliser prices, creating new headwinds for Australian agriculture and inflation.
Can the Australian lamb market sustain these prices?
Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with Wagga Rural manager Georgia Twomey on the state of the Australian lamb market and the increased popularity of feedlotting lambs.
Implications of the Iranian conflict for the Australian economy and agriculture sector
We discuss the recent conflict involving Iran and the wider Persian Gulf and explore how it could affect agricultural supply chains and costs in Australia.
Australia agribusiness March 2026: Resilience tested – Middle East tensions and Australian agribusiness
Australia’s key commodities highlights and economic influences for this month. The full report covers the developments to watch in the upcoming weeks.
New Zealand agribusiness March 2026: Stakes rising with an eye on costs
Here are the main highlights for some of New Zealand’s key commodities this month. The full report covers the developments to watch in the upcoming weeks.
Exclusive Global dairy quarterly Q1 2026 | A delicate dairy balance: Cautious price recovery amid heavy supply
Strong milk supply continues to weigh on global dairy prices, despite early signs of stabilization. Production growth is expected to slow later in 2026.
Dairy Down Under update with Mick and Emma
Excellent grass conditions have supported surging milk supply in New Zealand. Meanwhile in Australia, conditions are significantly drier, the milk price is more stable.
Monthly Outlook: Grappling with known unknowns
Four themes dominate markets: uncertainty about the Fed's future direction, AI, restructuring of US tariff policy and rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East
Exclusive Global beef quarterly Q1 2026
Tightening global beef supplies and China’s introduction of import quotas are set to reshape global trade flows and increase price volatility throughout 2026.
From the BBQ to the world stage: National Lamb Day in New Zealand and a snapshot of the current Kiwi lamb market
To mark New Zealand's National Lamb Day in February, Jen Corkran joins Angus Gidley‑Baird to celebrate New Zealand lamb and the people behind it, before sharing a RaboRes
