RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/NZ

Rabobank's RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness team has 85 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.

The RBA cash rate outlook: Mountains left to climb

Sep 3, 2026

There has been a bit of a change in market expectations surrounding the RBA cash rate in recent days, so what gives? Join RaboResearch General Manager Stefan Vogel as he speaks with Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton to unpack the latest data on the Australian economy, the likely implications for the cash rate, and...

Russian and Ukrainian grain export disruptions and the impact on grain prices

Sep 2, 2026

War in Ukraine and Russia in recent weeks heavily disrupted grain export capabilities, driving grain prices higher. General Manager RaboResearch Australia/New Zealand Stefan Vogel and Senior Analyst Jen Corkran unpack the price drivers and the options the regions have to export grains, as well as the potential for...

Is Australia’s cheese-centric dairy model running out of milk protein?

Aug 25, 2026

In this episode, Stefan Vogel sits with Michael Harvey to discuss how milk protein scarcity is reshaping Australia's dairy industry and challenging the long-term economics of its cheese-centric model.

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Avocados go global: supply expansion and market diversification

Aug 4, 2026

In this episode, RaboResearch Senior Analysts David Magaña and Michael Harvey catch up to discuss the key findings from the latest Global Avocado Report. The conversation highlights a sector that continues to expand rapidly, driven by strong consumer demand, increasing international trade, and growing production...

War escalations drive wheat and diesel prices higher

Jul 29, 2026

Attacks on Ukrainian and Russian ports have disrupted grain exports, moving grain prices up substantially. General Manager of RaboResearch – Australia/New Zealand Stefan Vogel and Senior Macro Strategist Ben Picton discuss the outlook for grains and diesel and whether China can continue to surprise global markets.