Is this the turning point for New Zealand sheepmeat?

Angus Gidley-Baird and Jen Corkran break down the latest New Zealand sheepmeat story: a tale of strong prices, tightening supply, shifting export dynamics, and a level of optimism they haven't seen in a while. With China taking a smaller slice and key markets stepping up, is this the reset the sector's been waiting for? They also unpack what's next – from winter slowdown to spring lambing – and the key risks producers shouldn't ignore. Sheepmeat chat never looked so good.   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 Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran and Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton as they discuss the May Reserve Bank of New Zealand meeting and the New Zealand budget. They unpack what happened at the RBNZ meeting, how the economy is performing, what is happening with the budget balance, and what it all might mean for the official cash rate and term interest rates.   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. 

Trade disruptions, conflict in the Middle East, a lower global beef supply, and record-high Australian beef production. What does it all mean for the Australian cattle market and Australian cattle producers? Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with Jen Corkran following the release of the 2026 Australian beef seasonal 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. 

Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran dive into New Zealand's extraordinary 2025/26 dairy season and discuss what lies ahead. They explore the 2026/27 outlook – where resilient supply, uncertain global demand, and rising on-farm costs collide.   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 and Emma Higgins unpack the key forces shaping the Australian dairy sector as processors prepare to set opening milk prices for the new season by the June 1 deadline.   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 Vítor Pistóia and Angus Gidley Baird explore the start of Australia's 2026/27 winter cropping season. The discussion highlights an uneven seasonal start and a shift in crop mix, with growers moving away from wheat toward canola, barley, and pulses in response to margin pressure and shifting risk-reward profiles.   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 Senior Market Strategist Ben Picton as he examines changes in the Australian federal budget affecting the agriculture space and compares Treasury's forecasts to those from the RBA. Where is the economy headed, and what might that mean for the cash rate?   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 analysts Paul Joules and Vítor Pistóia as they review how Australian farmland values performed in 2025 and explore the forces that could influence land prices moving forward.   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. 

Food prices remain one of the most visible – and frustrating – parts of Australia's inflation story. In this episode, analysts Michael Harvey and Paul Joules focus on where food inflation actually stands today, how it differs across categories, and what matters most looking forward.   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. 

Rabobank's Head of Research for South America, Andy Duff, discusses the impact of rising diesel prices on sugar, grain, and soybean production. As Brazil relies heavily on long‑distance truck transport to move agricultural products inland, logistics costs can negatively impact Brazilian farm margins. Sugar prices have been on a roller-coaster ride in recent weeks, and Andy explains why the high probability of an El Niño event is a key price driver to watch.   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.