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.
Australia agribusiness monthly July 2026: STRAIT back to normal?
Here are the main highlights for some of Australia’s key commodities and economic influences this month. The full report covers the developments to watch in the upcoming weeks.
New Zealand agribusiness monthly July 2026: Strong supply, markets diverge
Here are the main highlights for some of New Zealand’s key commodities and economic influences this month.
Palm oil outlook to 2031: Structural tightness to keep prices elevated
In this episode, RaboResearch analysts Vítor Pistóia and Oscar Tjakra dive into the outlook for palm oil markets through 2031.
Is this the turning point for New Zealand sheepmeat?
Angus Gidley-Baird and Jen Corkran break down the latest New Zealand sheepmeat story: a tale of strong prices, tightening supply, shifting export dynamics, and a level
Southern Hemisphere grain and oilseed June update: Skyrocketing production costs and El Niño uncertainty
In this episode, members of the global RaboResearch team provide a brief update on grain and oilseed markets and production across some of the Southern Hemisphere’s...
Exclusive Global Dairy Quarterly Q2 | A sensitive margin balance emerges, with all eyes on input cost pressures
Milk production growth is slowing as markets rebalance, amid rising input cost risks and persistent price volatility across key dairy products.
May official cash rate decision and New Zealand budget
Join Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran and Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton as they discuss the May Reserve Bank of New Zealand meeting and the New Zealand
Can Australian cattle prices hold up? Australian beef seasonal outlook 2026
Trade disruptions, conflict in the Middle East, a lower global beef supply, and record-high Australian beef production. What does it all mean for the Australian cattle
Global beef quarterly Q2 2026
While new trade agreements are improving market access, tight supply dominates. Rising prices and declining production continue to shape global beef markets in 2026.
May RBNZ Decision and Budget Review
May was a busy month for New Zealand economic news with a Reserve Bank of New Zealand meeting and the budget falling on consecutive days...
New Zealand dairy update: High prices and higher stakes
Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran dive into New Zealand’s extraordinary 2025/26 dairy season and discuss what lies ahead. They explore the 2026/27 outlook – where resilient
Australian dairy outlook – Resilience amid wavering confidence
In this episode, Michael Harvey and Emma Higgins unpack the key forces shaping the Australian dairy sector as processors prepare to set opening milk prices for the new
