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Better year ahead for dairy after challenging 2023 – Rabobank 11th March 2024 /

Better year ahead for dairy after challenging 2023 – Rabobank

Dairy product price forecasts in most key regions indicate a better year following a challenging 2023, says Rabobank.


NZ beef exports slow, prices soften as China weakens – Rabobank 23rd November 2023 /

NZ beef exports slow, prices soften as China weakens – Rabobank

Beef export volumes from New Zealand for September 2023 were down 5% year on year, according to Rabobank.


…as Rabobank moots ‘demand-led resurgence’ for dairy 13th September 2023

…as Rabobank moots ‘demand-led resurgence’ for dairy

More financial pain is expected for dairy farmers, but a demand-led resurgence is increasingly possible, according to the latest Rabobank Global Dairy quarterly report.


Fonterra slips down global dairy rankings 4th September 2023 /

Fonterra slips down global dairy rankings

There has been a reshuffle at the top of Rabobank’s annual ranking of global dairy firms as currency fluctuations, inflation and pricing come to the fore.


Four ‘wildcards’ to determine NZ agri performance – Rabobank 9th February 2023

Four ‘wildcards’ to determine NZ agri performance – Rabobank

New Zealand agriculture faces an uphill trek in 2023, with the difficulty of the climb set to hinge on four ‘wildcard’ factors, according to a new report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.


Strong outlook for NZ beef – Rabobank 20th January 2023

Strong outlook for NZ beef – Rabobank

Tight global beef supplies and steady demand for New Zealand beef are expected to support good farmgate prices for Kiwi beef producers, says Rabobank.


Rabobank Agribusiness Leadership Awards return 7th December 2022 /

Rabobank Agribusiness Leadership Awards return

The annual trans-Tasman Rabobank Leadership Awards are returning after a three-year Covid-enforced hiatus – with nominations now open for 2023.


Food producer confidence plummets – Rabobank 13th July 2022

Food producer confidence plummets – Rabobank

Spiralling costs for a host of key farm inputs – including fuel, fertiliser, feed and labour – have driven farmer confidence to its lowest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, according to Rabobank.


Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price, but uncertainty continues 24th May 2022 /

Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price, but uncertainty continues

Rabobank has forecast a farmgate milk price of $9.00kg/MS for the 2022/23 dairy season, with a ‘fog of uncertainty’ clouding demand.


Dairy commodity prices up, production down – Rabobank 11th March 2022

Dairy commodity prices up, production down – Rabobank

Rabobank’s latest global dairy report says commodity prices are expected to remain elevated because production growth is not keeping up with demand.


Strong demand means strong prices for beef – Rabobank 3rd March 2022 /

Strong demand means strong prices for beef – Rabobank

A Rabobank report on the beef sector says global demand will keep prices high, with a raft of challenges plaguing the sector.


Channel distortion, consumer behaviour, China – Rabobank’s 2022 warnings 25th February 2022 /

Channel distortion, consumer behaviour, China – Rabobank’s 2022 warnings

Food manufacturers should prepare for “highly dynamic” food markets in the year ahead as pandemic disruption to supply chains, input costs and consumer behaviour continues, says Rabobank.


2022 another profitable year for food exports – Rabobank 4th February 2022 /

2022 another profitable year for food exports – Rabobank

Global supply shortages will underpin firm commodity prices for dairy this year, while returns for kiwifruit will stay elevated thanks to strong demand, says Rabobank.


NZ meat outlook positive but agile leadership needed – Rabobank 22nd November 2021

NZ meat outlook positive but agile leadership needed – Rabobank

Agility and resilience are watchwords for meat producers in a rapidly evolving market still suffering Covid-19 challenges.


NZ beef pricing “strong” despite volatility – Rabobank 27th August 2021 /

NZ beef pricing “strong” despite volatility – Rabobank

Pricing for New Zealand beef remains strong despite turbulence in global beef markets, according to Rabobank’s latest Global Beef Quarterly report.


Rabobank joins dairy peers at $8/kgMS 11th June 2021 /

Rabobank joins dairy peers at $8/kgMS

Rabobank has increased its forecast farmgate milk price for the 2021/22 dairy season to $8/kgMS – the same as peers including Fonterra.


Rabobank hikes milk price forecast, predicts bumper season 30th April 2021

Rabobank hikes milk price forecast, predicts bumper season

Rabobank has hiked its farmgate milk price forecast by 60 cents to $7.60 kg/MS for the 2020/21 season.


F&B applications open for Rabobank’s FoodBytes! 15th April 2021

F&B applications open for Rabobank’s FoodBytes!

NZ food and beverage start-ups are invited to apply for Rabobank’s 2021 Pitch programme for FoodBytes!


Farmer confidence at highest levels since 2018 1st April 2021

Farmer confidence at highest levels since 2018

Improving commodity prices were the key reason cited by farmers expecting NZ’s agri economy to improve.


Insect protein sector investment creating demand buzz – report 17th March 2021 /

Insect protein sector investment creating demand buzz – report

Significant investment has set the scene for global demand for insect ingredients, says Rabobank.


High milk costs in China sees milk price jump 80c 12th March 2021 /

High milk costs in China sees milk price jump 80c

The high cost of producing milk in China had favoured importing New Zealand dairy products.


Foodservice slowdown to hit demand for beef, lamb – report 24th November 2020

Foodservice slowdown to hit demand for beef, lamb – report

Lower demand for red meat is set to put pressure on prices, says agribusiness bankers Rabobank.