Synopsis
Rabobank's RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness team has 90 analysts working in local teams across the worldwide Rabobank network. They generate knowledge, and develop views and insights on businesses, topics and developments in the food & agribusiness sectors across the globe. All analysts have their own sector specialisations—ranging from meat and fish to dairy, vegetables, fruit and floriculture, coffee and cocoa.
Episodes
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September RBA decision: Deconstructing the outlook for the cash rate
01/10/2025 Duration: 15minJoin Pia Piggott and Ben Picton as they delve into the RBA’s September cash rate decision. What is on the horizon for the Aussie economy, and what could that mean for interest rates 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.
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Australian wool prices push higher
25/09/2025 Duration: 14minWool prices in Australia have been on the rise lately, following a period of sideways trading for much of the year. Join Angus Gidley-Baird and Paul Joules as they discuss what's driving recent price action. 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.
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East Meets West: 2025 grain knowledge tour in Western Australia
24/09/2025 Duration: 09minIn this episode, Vítor Pistóia, Senior Grains & Oilseeds Analyst at RaboResearch, is joined by special guests Ryan Hetherington, Deputy Regional Manager for Western Australia, and Ian Donaldson, Senior Manager in the Rural Valuations team, to unpack the insights from Rabobank’s East Meets West grain tour. Held over six days in Western Australia’s Midwest region, the tour brought together growers from Australia and New Zealand to the local industry to explore how grain producers are successfully farming in a low-rainfall zone dominated by sandy soil. The tour offered a unique opportunity to learn about the challenges and innovations shaping grain production in this part of the country. 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.
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New Zealand fourth quarter interest rate outlook
22/09/2025 Duration: 22minJoin Jen Corkran and Ben Picton as they take a look at what’s happening in the New Zealand economy and discuss the outlook for interest rates and the Kiwi dollar. 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.
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Navigating wheat markets: Is a price tailwind on the horizon?
17/09/2025 Duration: 12minJoin RaboResearch Senior Grains & Oilseeds Analyst Vítor Pistóia and Director of Agribusiness Risk Treasury Management Theo Saroukos as they dive into wheat market dynamics and explore possible price direction ahead of the Australian 2025/26 harvest. 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.
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Global dairy outlook: Milk supply gaining momentum
16/09/2025 Duration: 16minMilk supply fundamentals have subtly shifted, challenging the market’s balance. Emma Higgins and Michael Harvey take a look at the global dairy market, where growth in milk production across most major dairy export regions has accelerated. 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.
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What the bull-selling season is revealing about the markets
14/09/2025 Duration: 19minIn the thick of bull-selling season, Animal Protein Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird looks at current sale numbers and puts them in context with other slaughter data and cattle prices. Rural managers Ivan Liley and Max David join the podcast to talk about bulls sales in their local areas of Albury and Armadale. 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.
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New Zealand agribusiness monthly | September 2025 | Surging prices for spring
11/09/2025 Duration: 21minAnalysts Jen Corkran and Emma Higgins break down the latest market movements, export trends, and input cost dynamics in this month’s agribusiness monthly for New Zealand. Spring 2025 has brought a surge in agribusiness prices across New Zealand, with beef and lamb hitting record highs amid tight supplies and strong global demand. Dairy margins remain stable, but demand uncertainty and a La Niña weather pattern may loom. 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.
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East meets West: Insights from the Western Australia sheep and wool tour
31/08/2025 Duration: 27minJoin RaboResearch’s Jen Corkran and Angus Gidley-Baird in conversation with Phil Edkins, Head of Relationship Management – Southern WA, as they unpack key takeaways from the recent Rabobank Sheep & Wool Knowledge Tour to Western Australia. With 21 clients from across New Zealand and Australia, the team toured the Great Southern region of Western Australia visiting leading farm businesses and key industry bodies. From genetics to markets – and meat to wool – the conversation highlights the insights, innovations, and the value of cross-Tasman collaboration. 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.
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Australian sheep markets breaking records
25/08/2025 Duration: 22minAustralian sheep prices have hit record levels, largely a result of the expectation that there will be a reduction in sheep and lamb supply. Angus Gidley-Baird chats with Paul Joules about the current state of the Australian sheep market and some of the factors that will influence it over the coming months. 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.
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Turning clouds: Rainfall boosts confidence, with an above-average Australian crop likely for 2025/26
18/08/2025 Duration: 24minJoin RaboResearch analysts Vítor Pistóia and Angus Gidley-Baird as they unpack the positive turnaround in Australia’s grain crop and examine the direction of global markets, with the Northern Hemisphere harvest progressing and supply-demand dynamics pressuring 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.
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What’s driving the US beef market: firm demand, high supplies, and strong imports
10/08/2025 Duration: 31minWith hints that the US might be on the verge of rebuilding its cattle herd, RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand analysts Angus Gidley-Baird and Jen Corkran chat with US analyst Lance Zimmerman on the current state of the US cattle market and what US demand and beef supply looks like heading into the second half of the year. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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Cracking the protein puzzle in Chinese dairy
31/07/2025 Duration: 22minChina’s dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Senior Dairy Analyst Michael Harvey is joined by Michelle Huang to unpack the changes taking place and explore what it all means for the global dairy market. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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Waste deep – what fast fashion means for natural fibre demand
23/07/2025 Duration: 32minJoin RaboResearch Senior Grains & Oilseeds Analyst Owen Wagner and Sustainability Analyst Anna Drake as they discuss the true costs of fast fashion and how growing focus on circularity could shape opportunities for natural fibre markets. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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Australian 2025/26 winter crop and cotton area intentions face a seasonal shift
20/07/2025 Duration: 14minJoin RaboResearch analysts Vítor Pistóia and Paul Joules as they discuss how the Australian 2025/26 winter crop is developing and how macroeconomic conditions are evolving ahead of the sowing period. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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US biofuel mandates and global oilseed markets: a geopolitical deep dive
14/07/2025 Duration: 27minJoin RaboResearch oilseed analysts as they unpack how evolving US biofuel mandates and global geopolitics are reshaping oilseed, vegetable oil, and meal markets. A surprising policy shift in the US has sent ripples across the globe, offering long-term demand support to the oilseed industry — assuming all else remains equal. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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RBA and RBNZ July interest rates review
10/07/2025 Duration: 15minJoin Jen Corkran and Ben Picton as they dissect the RBA and RBNZ’s July interest rate decisions. Jen and Ben discuss what’s keeping central bankers in each country up at night and what we can expect in the months ahead for interest rates. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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Australian economic statecraft: Old ideas for a new era
03/07/2025 Duration: 19minJoin Anna Drake and Ben Picton as they explore the conclusions of a recent RaboResearch report on Australian economic statecraft. They delve into what economic statecraft is, how it differs from business-as-usual economics, and what it might mean for agriculture in the years ahead. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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Global avocado outlook: Growth regions and shifting trade flows
30/06/2025 Duration: 21minJoin Anna Drake and David Magaña as they discuss the latest dynamics and developments in global avocado markets. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.
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The Grand Macro Strategy behind US tariffs and military action in Iran
27/06/2025 Duration: 18minRabobank's Asia-based geopolitics strategist Michael Every shares the key messages from the keynote address at the New Zealand Primary Industry conference. RaboResearch GM Stefan Vogel joins Michael to discuss what Iran, the US, and China mean for New Zealand and Australia. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.