Australia and New Zealand

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.
