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 Global avocado update 2026: Structural supply growth and climate-driven variability reshape global avocado markets
The global avocado market continues to grow, but rising structural supply, climate-driven variability, and geopolitical turmoil bring increasing volatility.
July official cash rate decision, Hormuz memorandum of understanding, and rates outlook for New Zealand
Join Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran and Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton as they discuss the July Reserve Bank of New Zealand meeting.
July RBNZ Decision Review
This report reviews the July RBNZ policy rate decision and recent economic developments for New Zealand.
How shifting acreage on US farms might impact Australian prices
RaboResearch's North America head of crop research, Steve Nicholson, unpacks recent US acreage shifts, which moved prices. US wheat plantings in 2026 have hit the lowest
Where are all the sheep? A look at Australia and New Zealand’s sheep markets
Prices remain at record highs, and lamb and sheep slaughter numbers are dropping. How low can they go, and what does this mean for future lamb and sheep production?
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
