Australia and New Zealand
War escalations drive wheat and diesel prices higher
Attacks on Ukrainian and Russian ports have disrupted grain exports, lifting prices. Stefan Vogel and Ben Picton discuss grains, diesel, and more.
Better calves, better returns
In this episode, Jen Corkran and Emma Higgins explore the growing dairy-beef opportunity in New Zealand.
From China to cheese: The next chapter in dairy trade
In this episode, Michael Harvey and Emma Higgins discuss the release of RaboResearch's World Dairy Map 2026, exploring how global dairy trade is evolving. The conversation examines why cheese has emerged as the standout growth engine of global dairy trade, the implications of China's changing import demand, and how growth opportunities are increasingly shifting toward Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Australia's 2026/27 crop update: from a late, dry start to strong prospects
In this episode, RaboResearch analyst Vítor Pistóia takes listeners around the country to assess current crop conditions and the outlook for the 2026/27 season.
New Zealand mid-year check-in: Record production, strong prices, and El Niño watch
Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran review New Zealand’s agricultural outlook, highlighting dairy production, beef and lamb prices, and farm profitability.
Global fertiliser markets: from geopolitical volatility to raw material constraints
In this episode, RaboResearch analysts Vítor Pistóia and Angus Gidley-Baird discuss the latest developments in global fertiliser markets, exploring why nitrogen prices