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 beef quarterly Q4 2026
Global beef production is forecast to decline for a second consecutive year in 2027, while high costs and continued trade disruption add pressure across the supply chain.
Australian and New Zealand interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical risk
RaboResearch Senior Strategist Ben Picton and General Manager Stefan Vogel break down the latest Reserve Bank of Australia and Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate decisions
Australia agribusiness monthly November 2026: Spring in their step
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 monthly November 2026: Summer on the horizon
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.
At the peak: How the Australian and New Zealand dairy seasons are tracking
RaboResearch Senior Analysts Michael Harvey and Emma Higgins discuss the signals they’re watching as dairy moves beyond the spring peak.
Managing Expectations
This report examines activity, inflation pressures and financial conditions in the Australian economy, providing an update on the outlook for interest rates.
Exclusive From market access to assured supply: How New Zealand can win in a precarious trading environment
Assured supply is the new competitive advantage; New Zealand can differentiate itself by reliably delivering high-quality food during disruptions.
Rushing to Neutral
This report examines economic activity and prices in the New Zealand economy, and provides an outlook for monetary policy in the months ahead.
Crop margins under pressure: Where to from here?
We unpack the outlook for crop margins in 2027, discussing why the global margin squeeze is proving persistent and where growers are feeling the most pressure.
Productivity is key to the Australian sheep industry's growth
The Australian sheep industry's flock is close to record lows with production growth set to remain constrained over the coming five years.
New Zealand’s protein moment: Making every bite count
What do strong red meat prices, smaller appetites, pasture, and cottage cheese have in common? They’re all part of a changing global protein story.
Exclusive From market access to systems access: New Zealand agribusiness in the age of economic statecraft
New Zealand agribusiness can no longer assume that market access alone guarantees successful exports.
