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.
Exclusive Semiannual fertilizer outlook: Tensions in the Middle East trigger disruptions in the fertilizer market
Global fertilizer markets face tight supply, weak affordability, and price risk, which point to pressure on farm economics and risks for crop production and food prices.
Australia agribusiness April 2026: Fuel and fertiliser pressures
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 April 2026: A watch on fuel, fertiliser, and freight
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.
Global Daily: April Fools and the Last Supper
Wednesday saw the unusual occurrence of three Anglosphere heads of government delivering televised addresses to their respective nations within 24 hours of each other...
Monthly Outlook: War and Peace
For now, we stick to our scenario of the Iran war being over in 2-3 weeks on largely US terms, then a slow return to normal for energy… but not for geopolitics.
The Iran conflict and Australian agribusiness: Where things stand after four weeks
Australia’s farm sector is feeling the ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict. In this episode, Stefan Vogel leads a discussion with the team on...
Exclusive Global poultry quarterly Q2 2026: Solid global chicken demand, rising geopolitical risks and volatility
The global poultry industry outlook remains strong, with 2.5%-3% growth expected in global consumption.
Exclusive Wind and solar energy growth in Australia’s farming regions
This report outlines the main opportunities, risks, and key considerations for Australian farms considering working with wind and solar projects.
A global greenhouse update
A discussion of the latest global greenhouse trends, highlighting shifts in supply, demand, and cost structures across major horticultural regions.
New Zealand Economic Update: March 2026
The Iran war is now in its fourth week and the critical Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed to shipping...
Global Daily: Look to America
US equity indices closed lower yesterday but were comparative outperformers against European and Asian counterparts, which were roundly brutalised.
Geopolitics and the impact of the war in Iran on Australia and the world
A discussion on the impact of the war in Iran and wider geopolitical implications on Australia’s and New Zealand’s economy and agriculture.
