Into the swing of spring in New Zealand

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.

In this episode, Pia Piggott speaks with Gonzalo Salinas about the latest global trends in table grape production and trade. Drawing from a recent RaboResearch table grape report, they explore how key markets are evolving, which countries are leading the export race, and what the future holds for growers and in the table grape sector.   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 Paul Joules and Vitor Pistoia discuss the outlook for Australia's 2025/26 winter crop season. They unpack production figures, regional weather impacts, and price expectations for wheat, barley, canola, and pulses, as well as farm inputs.   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. 

With production reaching a peak, China's pork industry is changing its focus from scale to efficiency. In this episode, Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with RaboResearch Senior Animal Protein Analyst and author of the recent report China's pork industry refocuses from scale to efficiency Chenjun Pan.   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 Doriana Milenkova, a senior farm inputs specialist based in the Netherlands, and Paul Joules as they explore the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its potential impact on the fertilizer industry.   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 analyst Paul Joules welcomes three special guests: Jen, from a New South Wales farming business; Greg, Director of Outlook Ag Pty Ltd and part of a family farming partnership; and Nick Pearce, senior manager for major agribusiness clients in New South Wales. Together, they share firsthand insights into the rapidly expanding Brazilian cotton industry, following Rabobank's recent cotton tour in Brazil.   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 unpack the latest trends in New Zealand's agricultural markets, from record beef and lamb prices to global dairy supply pressures. They also dive into fertiliser, freight, and interest rate shifts shaping the outlook for farmers this spring.   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 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.