RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/NZ

Geopolitics has impacted markets and trade relationships significantly in 2025, and the expectations for 2026 is that there is more to come that will impact New Zealand, Australia, and the world. In this podcast, Asia-based Global Strategist Michael Every unpacks these trends with Stefan Vogel, General Manager of RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

Farm inputs remain a critical focus for farmers worldwide. In this conversation, US-based Global Farm Inputs Strategist Steve Nicholson shares his insights on key fundamentals and the geopolitical forces shaping fertilizers and agrochemicals. He also explores the latest trends in machinery, the transformative role of artificial intelligence, and global developments in farmland values. Joining him for this discussion is Stefan Vogel, General Manager of RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

2025 was a dynamic year for global grain & oilseed markets, and 2026 promises to be just as compelling. In this podcast, US-based Global Grain & Oilseed Strategist Steve Nicholson shares his perspective on grain market fundamentals, key points to watch, geopolitical influences, biofuel trends, farm subsidies, and margin outlooks. Joining him is Stefan Vogel, General Manager of RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

In the lead-up to the busiest shopping period for Australian seafood, Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with RaboResearch seafood analysts Gorjan Nikolik and Novel Sharma on the outlook for global seafood markets in 2026.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

Join Paul Joules as he chats with Doriana Milenkova, Senior RaboResearch Analyst – Farm Inputs and Sugar, and Barend Bekamp, Senior RaboResearch Analyst – Food and Agriculture, about the key insights and themes from their visit to Europe's leading agritech trade show, Agritechnica 2025.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

Weight-loss drugs have gained momentum in several of Australia and New Zealand's key export destinations, and usage is growing locally. Join Stefan Vogel, General Manager RaboResearch – Australia and New Zealand, and Julia Buech, Senior Consumer Foods Analyst, as they discuss the implications and strong changes these trends bring to the food industry – all the way to farm products like sugar, meat, and fresh produce.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

Join RaboResearch's Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton as he unpacks the RBA's December cash rate decision. The cash rate was left unchanged at 3.60% this time, but what is the outlook for the months ahead, and how will trends in inflation and the jobs market influence RBA decision-making?   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

In this episode, Michael Harvey speaks with Pia Piggott about the latest from RaboResearch's Australian almond outlook.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.    

In this episode, Pia Piggott speaks with Senior Commodity Analyst Charles Hart about the outlook for the global sugar market from RaboResearch's Agri commodity outlook 2026.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

In this episode, RaboResearch analyst Vítor Pistóia talks with Rabobank account managers to give an update on Australia's winter grain harvest. Together, they unpack the trends in grain yield and quality for the 2025/26 season and how market strategies may play out for an above-average crop. While large stocks pressure wheat and barley prices, the direction of the canola market hinges on geopolitics.    Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

Paul Joules is joined by Bruno Fonseca, our Brazil-based senior economist and lead author of RaboResearch's Semiannual Fertilizer Outlook report. Together, they explore the key factors driving global fertilizer prices.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

Join Angus Gidley-Baird for a chat with Jen Corkran as they wrap up a record-setting year for New Zealand red meat and unpack the global signals shaping 2026. Discover what various trends – ranging from farmgate pricing to export markets and consumer demand – might mean for New Zealand's sheep and beef farming sector heading into 2026.    Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Jen Corkran speaks with Angus Gidley-Baird to take a look back on the Australian red meat market for 2025 and discuss what he expects the markets to look like in 2026.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Paul Joules and Vítor Pistóia return with a new RaboResearch podcast, diving into the key price drivers of grain, oilseed, and cotton markets.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

In this bonus episode, special guest Mitchell Murphy from our Fraud and Financial Economic Crime team talks to us about fraud and scams. He covers why it is important to recognise them and offers some tips on how to do it.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

RaboResearch analysts Michael Harvey and Paul Joules are in the studio to unpack the latest Australian quarterly food inflation number following the latest release from the Australian Bureau of Stastics. Is there relief for consumers, or is more sticker shock to come?   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Join RaboResearch's Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton as he takes you through the Reserve Bank of Australia's November cash rate decision. Ben unravels the RBA's thinking about the state of the economy and what resurgent inflation pressures could mean for the cash rate in the months ahead.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

In this episode, RaboResearch analysts Pia Piggott and Vítor Pistóia examine the long-term shifts shaping the global pulses market. They break down supply and demand trends, trade disruptions, and competitive pressures across key regions, including Canada, India, China, Europe, and Australia, offering a comprehensive view of how global dynamics are influencing pulse production and export strategies.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Following the release of a new report, Angus Gidley-Baird talks with Jen Corkran about increasing volatility in Australian livestock markets, what is causing it, and how it can be managed.    Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran discuss their two recently released RaboResearch reports on what dairy-beef means for New Zealand farmers, processors, and industry players and why now is the time to act. With global case studies and practical takeaways, this episode is packed with insights for anyone along the dairy and beef value chain.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.