Sustainability
Sustainability is a key issue for Rabobank, our clients, and society. RaboResearch investigates the relationship between the economy and the environment. What are the impacts of new regulations and legislation? What developments are taking place in the circular economy and the energy transition?
Data centers' hunt for power
The rapid growth of AI is reshaping electricity demand in the US and Europe. We discuss the race to secure reliable power.
The great electrification: Europe’s race for energy independence
In this episode, hosts Susan Hansen and Amit Mathrani are joined by RaboResearch experts Pablo Ruiz and Coen Hutters to explore “the great electrification."
Exclusive Financing a more resilient global beef sector
The future of sustainable finance in beef will be determined by the sector's ability to translate investment into measurable progress.
National Plastics Conference 2026: Takeaways from Houston
The National Plastics Conference 2026 brought together industry leaders to discuss the trends redefining the plastics value chain.
Improving nitrogen-use efficiency with nitrification inhibitors in Australian cropping
Australian and international evidence suggests nitrification inhibitor fertilisers deliver the greatest benefits in high-risk environments prone to nitrogen losses.
Carbon credits as a catalyst for regenerative agriculture in Brazil
Brazil could become a leading soil carbon credit market, but scaling regenerative agriculture will require investment, producer adoption, and regulatory certainty.
Exclusive Biological crop protection enters a more mature and selective growth phase in Europe
Europe’s biological crop protection market is maturing, making adoption increasingly dependent on performance, economics, and regulation.
Exclusive Unwrapped: Plastic packaging matters | August 2026
Unwrapped Q3 explores how PPWR, EPR, recyclability standards, feedstocks, and tariffs are reshaping the packaging value chain.
Exclusive Water scarcity: How stronger governance could reshape crop competitiveness in the EU
About one-fifth of EU crop value depends on irrigated production in water-scarce regions, creating exposure to risks related to tighter (irrigation) water governance.
Exclusive Strengthening resilience in the European potato value chain
Strengthening resilience is increasingly critical for the European potato sector in response to rising volatility in supply and demand.
Exclusive North American agribusiness quarterly Q3 2026
The Q3 2026 edition examines tightening margins as ample supplies limit prices and rising costs pressure producers, while El Niño and geopolitics reshape the outlook.
Dutch nitrogen plans bring stricter targets, zoning, and a smaller herd
The government's plans propose company-specific emissions ceilings, additional requirements in zones, and a ceiling to livestock density.