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Exclusive Global mushroom cultivation is becoming larger in scale and more automated
Mushroom growers worldwide are scaling up and embracing automation as stagnant demand, labor shortages, and sustainability pressures intensify in many regions.
Monthly Outlook: Waiting
As the conflict between the United States and Iran approaches its two-month mark, financial markets are still grappling with the implications.
Exclusive Global pork quarterly Q2 2026: Conflict in the Middle East brings limited near-term impact but potential longer-term risks
Indirect risks from Middle East tensions, rising input costs, and shifting China and EU production dynamics are reshaping margins and trade in global pork markets.
The great electrification
The great electrification is reshaping the energy system of the EU at unprecedented speed.
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.
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.
Agri-food Vision: Working Together Toward a True Value Food System
Will our agrio-food system still be innovative and internationally leading in 2040? Certainly, if we make the transition to True Value. Read our vision.
True Value as a Solution for a Sustainable Agri-food Sector
True Value is a realistic future scenario in which farmers are rewarded for the value they create for climate, nature, and public health. But how does True Value work?
The Agri-food Sector’s Current Challenge
The agro-food sector faces significant challenges. The ecological pressure remains high and the importance of food security and strategic autonomy is growing. Read more.
The Dutch Agri-food Sector’s Strength in 2040
Globally leading in innovation and sustainability, but farmers do work more in balance with nature and receive fair compensation. What does the sector look like in 2040?
Alex Datema: “Improving the Sector’s Resilience and Sustainability”
Alex Datema opens the renewed vision with a call: only through system change can the agri-food sector thrive sustainably. He also mentions what Rabobank contributes.
The Consequences of True Value for the Agri-food Sector
With limited space and stricter environmental rules, agricultural production will fall - but earnings can still grow. This requires chain-wide collaboration.