Australia and New Zealand
Australia agribusiness monthly October 2026: Navigating risks and seizing opportunities
Here are the main highlights for some of Australia’s key commodities and economic influences this month.
New Zealand agribusiness monthly October 2026: Longer days and new season dynamics
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.
The business case for nitrification inhibitors
Fertiliser is one of the largest variable input costs in Australian cropping, yet a significant proportion of applied nitrogen can be lost before crops can use it.
Birds of a feather: Global poultry market update
The H5 strain of avian influenza has been detected in Australia, raising questions about what this might mean for Australian poultry operations. Angus Gidley-Baird chats
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.
Biofuels could strengthen Australia’s fuel security and create new markets for farmers
Turning locally produced feedstocks into biofuels could help Australia lower import dependence, improve resilience to supply shocks, and create new markets for farmers.