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RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/NZ

Rabobank
Australia
China
New Zealand
Rabobank
Agriculture
Wheat
Brazil
Interest Rates
Cotton
Sustainability
United States
Canola
Inflation
Tariffs
Dairy
Barley
Southeast Asia
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Export Markets
Beef

Delivering expert market analysis and practical insights for clients, industry, and agribusiness professionals, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia & New Zealand podcasts explore the key forces shaping food and agribusiness. Covering agricultural commodities from animal protein and dairy to grains and oilseeds, cotton, and horticulture, as well as farm inputs, consumer foods, economics, and... more

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Latest Episodes

What do strong red meat prices, smaller appetites, pasture, and cottage cheese have in common? They're all part of a changing global protein story. Jen Corkran and Michael Harvey dive into the new RaboResearch report, "New Zealand's protein moment", ... more

In this episode, RaboResearch analysts Oskar Mitchell and Vítor Pistóia unpack the forecast for a large Australian winter crop in excess of 60 million tonnes and explore sharp regional contrasts, record canola production, firmer grain prices, and the... more

Join RaboResearch Analyst Oskar Mitchell and Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton as they discuss what is happening with interest rates in New Zealand and Australia. Ben and Oskar unpack where both countries are at in the economic cycle, what it means... more

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. In this podcast, Stefan Vogel and Farm Inputs Analyst Oskar Mitchell discuss how nitri... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Corkran
Lead author of the report; Senior animal protein analyst, New Zealand team
Rabobank New Zealand
Episode: New Zealand's protein moment: Making every bite count
Vítor Pistóia
Senior Grains and Oil Seeds Analyst, released 2026-27 Winter Crop Forecast
RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/NZ
Episode: Australian 2026/27 winter crop forecast: A smaller but historically large crop amid firmer grain prices and higher input costs
Oskar Mitchell
Farm inputs analyst
Rabobank
Episode: The business case for nitrification inhibitors
Nan-Dirk Mulder
Poultry analyst, Rabobank
Rabobank
Episode: Birds of a feather: Global poultry market update
Wagner Yanaguizawa
Brazilian colleague
Rabobank
Episode: Playing with the big boys: The Brazilian beef industry
Tom Booijink
Co-author of the global dairy top 20 report, European team
Rabobank
Episode: Global trends reshaping the Global Dairy Top 20
Michael Harvey
Senior dairy analyst
Rabobank
Episode: Is Australia's cheese-centric dairy model running out of milk protein?
David Magaña
Global avocado report lead author, from North American business
Rabobank
Episode: Avocados go global: supply expansion and market diversification
Stefan Vogel
General Manager of RaboResearch for Australia and New Zealand
Rabobank
Episode: War escalations drive wheat and diesel prices higher

Hosts

Emma Higgins
Senior Agriculture Analyst and host covering dairy and broader agribusiness
Jen Corkran
Host and Senior Animal Proteins Analyst (NZ)
Angus Gidley-Baird
Colleague from Rabobank discussing beef market outlook

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Best agribusiness podcast out there

    Love to keep up to date on the agri space with this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wezleeeeeey
    Australia7 years ago
  • Highly recommend

    This podcast has been a great way for me to stay up to date with the what's happening in the market/s. Keep up the great job team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reubytuesday
    Australia9 years ago

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Deep-dive insights with practical implications for farming operations.
Consistent expert perspectives, though occasionally dense for casual listeners.
Strong industry context, helpful for understanding price drivers and risks.
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Australian 2026/27 winter crop forecast: A smaller but historically large crop amid firmer grain prices and higher input costs
Q: What regions are driving the large winter crop, and how does that affect the national picture?
Victoria and Western Australia are expected to have strong or near-record crops, while Queensland and the centre north of New South Wales experience softer production due to a dry winter, creating a divided regional picture that still supports a large overall crop.
Birds of a feather: Global poultry market update
Q: What was the general gist of the discussions in Singapore at the egg conference and how does it relate to global trends in eggs and poultry?
The conversation emphasized strong global demand for eggs, faster growth than expected, and persistent challenges from avian influenza, with a growing emphasis on innovation and data-enabled improvements across the value chain.
Global trends reshaping the Global Dairy Top 20
Q: What signs of consolidation or strategic moves should stakeholders watch in Europe and Australia?
European cooperatives are consolidating to maintain farmer supply and financial stability, with mergers like Arla-DMK signaling a broader trend; in Australia, Lactalis expanding through acquisitions (including Fonterra assets) and Arla's activity in the dairy market point to a more integrated, globally influenced landscape with local ripple effects for farmers and processors.
Global trends reshaping the Global Dairy Top 20
Q: Can you walk us through the methodology behind the rank table and the key themes you're seeing at the top end of the list?
We don't just add up published turnover; we extract dairy segment turnover from each company, adjust for M&A up to July 1, 2026, and estimate dairy turnover for 2025 to create a more accurate picture of the global top 20. Key themes include scale and specialization, such as Fonterra's focus on ingredients and Unilever's reshaping of ice cream assets into Froneri, as well as broader consolidation trends.
Semiannual fertiliser outlook: What's influencing prices?
Q: What are the key takeaways from the latest outlook for the fertilizer market, and how is the situation evolving in the second half of 2026?
The latest outlook suggests that while the market has cooled somewhat after earlier spikes, volatility persists due to geopolitical tensions and ongoing supply constraints. Urea and overall fertilizer prices have moderated from peaks, improving affordability for farmers, yet prices and supply risks remain; phosphate markets are tighter due to China's reduced export volumes and higher production costs, while potash remains relatively steadier thanks to suppliers in non-conflict regions. The overarching message is cautious optimism: conditions may improve into positive trends for purchase power, but the market is unlikely to return to pre-crisis norms quickly.

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This program delivers market analysis and practical insights for professionals in farming, agribusiness, and commodities. Episodes consistently cover agriculture supply chains, pricing dynamics, trade flows, and macro drivers like geopolitics, weather, and policy shifts, with frequent deep dives into grains, dairy, beef, oilseeds, and fertilizer markets. A notable strength is the team's ability to translate complex global developments into actionable implications for producers, traders, and investors, often featuring on-the-ground regionals and expert geopolitical context. The format tends to blend data-driven forecasting with scenario planning, helping listeners assess risk, plan for input costs, and navigate seasonal cycles across Austral... more

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