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2025-08-11 00:00
Agriculture:
Expert research of agricultural markets, rural economy trends and agricultural policy developments in Australia.
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Walk into a supermarket in Australia right now and there’s a good chance the egg section will have empty shelves. What’s really going on?
2025-03-27 00:00 -
Record numbers of Australians are heading overseas for short trips but what does it mean for the ever-resilient Fijian tourism sector (and its renowned world-class hospitality?).
2025-07-30 00:00 -
From the paddock to the boardroom, Australian women are reshaping the face of agriculture - balancing family, farming, and finance with resilience and innovation.
2025-07-25 00:00 -
From meat processing to supermarket logistics, AI is transforming how food is produced, moved and consumed.
2025-07-02 00:00 -
Everything from tariffs, floods and dry conditions are creating challenges for the nation’s farmers as we hit the winter months.
2025-06-03 00:00 -
The humble wine and cheese night is changing as the global middle-class grows and transforms. What does this mean for Australian producers?
2025-04-16 00:00 -
In this era of social media, a single viral thread can made stars of everything from cucumbers to Dalgona coffee. But what does this mean for the vast sector that makes and supplies our food and beverages? More than you might think.
2025-02-06 00:00 -
The excitement over India’s development has only grown since it surpassed China as the country with the largest population. But you need to look closer to really understand its potential.
2024-10-15 00:00 -
Over the last three decades cropping enterprises have dominated broadacre agriculture – but there is a growing argument for mixed farming to manage weather and volatile price cycle risks.
2024-10-08 00:00 -
Supply and demand dynamics are causing divergence in housing prices in Australia’s capital city markets.
2024-09-02 00:00 -
Australians waste enough bananas to stretch about 1,000 kilometres, or roughly from Sydney to Melbourne. How can we do better?
2024-09-03 00:00 -
Dan and Tarun Richards have survived challenges, including the elements, to create Humpty Doo Barramundi in the Northern Territory – the largest Australian-owned sustainable fish farming operation.
2024-06-06 00:00 -
The opportunities in the agricultural sector are enormous, but population growth, environmental challenges and climate change mean it needs to be done in a more sustainable way.
2022-09-06 11:25 -
We obsess over the price of red meat, but what factors impact the relationship between cattle prices and what we pay at the butcher?
2024-03-14 10:14 -
The debate surrounding whether China is over-reporting its GDP is starting to heat up again. Here’s how the numbers work.
2019-05-08 09:35 -
Long periods of drought and tough competition have seen food prices increases steadily over the last few years. Will that continue in 2020?
2020-01-14 08:50 -
Australians love olive oil, but prices are skyrocketing. How will this impact the nation’s dinner tables?
2024-05-01 13:37 -
From US hamburgers to global fine dining, Australian beef is everywhere. But what next for this critical commodity?
2024-04-11 08:51 -
Farmers in the grain belt are waiting for the rains to come, the exact time they arrive can impact everything – including the cost of your bread.
2024-06-19 11:26 -
Australia’s beef industry has embraced new technology and export markets – but it’s also taken a smarter approach to the supply chain.
2024-05-13 11:39 -
How will the astronomical price of cocoa – the main ingredient in chocolate – impact your sweet tooth this Easter?
2024-03-27 10:58 -
The passion and innovation of young people will be critical to the evolution and growth of the agriculture industry in Australia.
2024-02-27 09:17 -
Australia’s northern agriculture frontier is “a great place to have a go”.
2018-07-20 10:17 -
From putting food on your plate to keeping planes in the skies, the grains and oilseeds sector is arguably the most important globally.
2023-10-24 12:35 -
Dairy products such as butter, cheese and yoghurt could get more expensive in coming months, but not for everyone.
2023-09-04 12:55 -
As Australia’s agricultural sector heads into the winter period, ANZ’s agri infocus assesses an autumn for the price cycle.
2023-06-08 14:26 -
Australia’s driest state has endured ups and downs but the agri industry and broader economy are heading north.
2019-10-07 08:56 -
For New Zealand agriculture, inflation remains a worry but China reopening brings hope.
2023-02-22 09:21 -
A decade after ANZ’s first Greener Pastures report into the future of Australian agriculture, a second edition reveals Australian agri has performed better than forecast and highlights the sector’s opportunities and challenges.
2022-11-23 14:25 -
A growing number of agricultural export bans are creating complications for growers. But will the bans have their intended impact?
2022-07-06 16:56 -
A perfect storm of issues is leading to increased food insecurity. And this global crisis will get worse.
2022-06-10 09:38 -
Solid growth in domestic consumption and increased production capacity will bear fruit for Australia’s berry industry.
2022-05-16 12:09 -
The newly signed free trade agreement between Australia and India will create opportunities for growth in parts of the local agri industry.
2022-04-29 13:54 -
While prices for agri commodities may start to level after some of the extraordinary peaks of 2021, they remain historically very high across the board.
2022-02-28 15:33 -
The future of family farms may look a little different as women step up as highly qualified, technology-focused successors.
2021-10-14 18:31 -
The food, beverage and agribusiness sectors must prepare for a number of remaining challenges in 2022. But opportunities are there for those who prepare well.
2022-01-31 02:04 -
Growth in rural land prices is increasing at huge pace. But what is actually causing this surge and can it be sustained?
2021-09-08 16:40 -
Australian farmland prices have been surging as commodity prices go from strength-to-strength and demand remains high.
2021-07-20 15:45 -
There’s good news for Australia’s cattle industry, even after a difficult year for some in the sector.
2021-05-18 10:50 -
Australia’s agricultural sector emerged from 2020 relatively unscathed and is looking to build on that confidence in the new year.
2021-03-01 15:22 -
As the global population continues to accelerate, a focus on food supply security and plant breeding is vital to stay on top of demand.
2021-01-12 10:34 -
Australia’s agri industry had a surprisingly strong year in 2020 despite fires, drought and a global pandemic. The outlook for next year too is positive.
2020-12-08 09:26 -
As harvesters fan out across Australian paddocks, the outlook is bright for an industry strongly rebounding from prolonged drought, COVID-19 and bushfires.
2020-10-26 11:41 -
Women in Australian agriculture have historically been under the radar. Opportunities in education and employment are seeing this trend shift.
2020-10-15 09:26 -
Although Australia’s agriculture industry has continued to perform well throughout the pandemic, foreign investment may not be so steady.
2020-09-04 09:19 -
Despite global headwinds, Australia’s grains industry is predicting a bumper crop in the next harvest.
2020-08-03 08:32 -
The global outlook for agriculture commodities is a bright light in the midst of gloomy pandemic-ridden economies.
2020-07-07 13:42 -
New data show a run on supermarkets during the onset of COVID-19 restrictions could have led to increased food prices.
2020-05-11 10:27 -
Australia’s agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of COVID-19. So far, the farming business has been comparatively resilient.
2020-04-21 10:12 -
Economic growth rates in New Zealand have been hit hard as Kiwis hunker down to combat COVID-19.
2020-04-17 13:17 -
New Zealand’s agriculture industry is watching the flow-on effects of the coronavirus closely as produce begins to pile-up.
2020-02-14 09:29 -
An ag startup aims to rejuvenate Australia’s farming communities by match-making young and existing families.
2017-07-27 09:24 -
Spring is here and all eyes turn to forecasts for wheat, beef, dairy and more.
2017-09-19 10:59 -
Regional governments across the country are creating their own tailor-made connections in Asia.
2017-09-08 11:42 -
Bulla CEO Alan Hood talks to bluenotes about milking the opportunities for Australian dairy in Asia.
2017-08-14 08:08 -
The next food revolution needs to be a shift away from monoculture, according to a renowned food futurist.
2019-07-08 08:58 -
The dairy industry has changed a lot in 10 years. What does the next decade hold for Australian producers?
2020-02-17 09:07 -
New capital and a focus on export risk underpin the likelihood for Australia’s agri industry to reach $A100 billion by 2030.
2019-11-28 13:37 -
Will Australia’s agri industry reach its ambitious target of $A100 billion by 2030? Delve into the details in this two-part series.
2019-11-21 13:37 -
John Macfarlane has run banks, farms, shopping centres – what’s the link?
2019-09-10 15:44 -
New Zealand’s lamb industry is watching closely as the UK tries to herd Brexit.
2019-10-10 14:37 -
Adverse climate conditions have impacted a number of NZ’s wine growing regions, says ANZ Research.
2019-08-28 11:11 -
The outlook is positive for Australia’s grains and oilseed sector, with added benefits for trading companies.
2019-08-01 10:42 -
Investing in renewable energy sources is good for both the environment and the bottom line, according to one family business owner.
2019-07-03 15:51 -
With almost half of New Zealand’s carbon emissions coming from agri, can forestry help the nation meet its climate change goals?
2019-06-18 08:49 -
There are fewer, larger - yet stronger Aussie farms - what does this mean for communities and for the small island state of Tasmania?
2019-06-05 15:47 -
Australian agri exports to Asia are benefitted by geographical proximity and strong demand.
2019-05-21 09:06 -
Australia’s high-quality sheep and wool production is being bolstered by strong demand from Chinese markets.
2019-05-06 10:49 -
Major structural reforms in China may lead to agri and trade opportunities for New Zealand.
2019-04-09 14:39 -
Seasonal conditions may have been tough for Australian sheep farmers but it’s a much better season for prices.
2019-03-26 11:10 -
New Zealand’s primary agriculture sector is doing well at the moment, according to ANZ Research.
2019-02-07 10:14 -
The size and shape of Australia’s farms is changing rapidly at a time when competition is ramping up. A new report offers a glimpse of the future.
2019-01-23 09:54 -
Industry collaboration is starting to improve the bottom-line profitability of farmers in the Sunraysia region.
2018-11-15 08:18 -
Drought is not new and neither is the strength of Australia’s farmers.
2018-10-22 11:36 -
Positivity in Henty despite growing pressures on the farming community.
2018-10-18 14:33 -
Landlocked Laos is overcoming its challenges, reforming, restructuring and opening itself to opportunities for investors.
2018-08-16 11:51 -
Conditions in the Philippines and broader APAC region are perfect for further agriculture M&A.
2018-08-14 08:32 -
Environmental compliance is an ever-growing consideration for agri businesses in NZ.
2018-07-30 09:07 -
It’s easy to overlook the agribusiness prospects offered by Australia’s Top End.
2018-07-06 11:46 -
Northern Australian agriculture has enough fruits, not enough funds, research shows.
2018-07-03 07:59 -
The home of New Zealand’s rock-star hops was hit by two tropical cyclones this year. Does this signal a sour note for beer drinkers?
2018-06-14 11:15 -
Can New Zealand retain its clean green reputation and maintain a successful dairy industry?
2018-06-13 16:25 -
We chat with a panel of experts on the impact of South Australia’s state budget on business conditions in the region.
2018-05-30 10:51 -
Where will the much-needed investment in NZ agri come from? Here are four potential sources.
2018-05-28 08:43 -
ANZ’s Mark Bennett shares trade themes from the ground in Beef Week.
2018-05-21 09:00 -
Moves by China to restrict US exports could ultimately benefit Australia.
2018-05-10 08:48 -
Stable cow numbers and performance improvements should see an increase in milk production in 2018-19.
2018-04-30 11:44 -
Advances in technology means consumers may soon be targeted based on nutritional requirements.
2018-04-09 09:41 -
Demand for Australian wine exports is getting better with age, according to Zonzo Estate.
2018-04-13 16:06 -
Producing food for health-conscious consumers who want - rather than need - to eat is changing the face of the NZ food.
2018-04-11 10:55 -
Agtech makes farming more sustainable. We speak to growers on the ground about how technology is changing practices.
2018-04-04 12:54 -
Market access in China is the first step towards export opportunities for Australian agribiz.
2018-03-28 16:21 -
China’s JD.com sold 160 tonnes of cherries in one day in 2017. The size of the opportunity is mind boggling.
2018-03-21 11:38 -
Asia’s middle class is an even bigger opportunity for Australian exporters than expected.
2018-03-20 10:08 -
Australian fruit and nut exports to China increased by 500 per cent in the past four years.
2018-03-16 16:09 -
We chat to two entrepreneurs looking to bring a new ice age to NZ.
2018-02-05 15:17 -
The success story for NZ kiwifruit is remarkable – and ongoing. We speak to a grower about what’s next.
2018-01-29 10:11 -
NZ’s wine industry is going from strength to strength and tourism looms as the next big growth opportunity.
2018-01-23 10:53 -
The debate on the pros and cons that foreign investment provides for some of NZ’s key sectors is set to intensify in 2018.
2018-01-16 10:54 -
A new generation of consumers is changing the game when it comes to food – not just what we’re buying but how we’re buying it.
2017-12-11 12:55 -
High European prices due to falling product and low inventories are affecting the domestic market.
2017-09-19 10:21 -
New Zealand and Singapore have strong economic ties – but their joint ties to the region are vastly greater.
2017-09-12 15:56 -
Resistance to foreign investment in agriculture Australia risks costing the country on the global stage, expert suggests.
2017-09-07 08:53 -
Entrepreneur and fourth-generation farmer says growers are best-placed to offer innovative insights to the sector.
2017-08-29 11:16 -
Big brands have long dominated the food industry but the time of the smaller, premium, specialist brand is arriving.
2017-09-05 14:51 -
Agriculture faces a generational opportunity as the next wave of farmers come from a deeper technological background.
2017-08-08 13:03 -
Only open and honest communication will work when it comes to succession in family business, PwC exec says.
2017-08-29 15:31 -
The nature of Australian agricultural technology gives players the ability to take on the world.
2017-07-07 15:11 -
Modern technology saves time and energy on the farm – and leads to better outcomes.
2017-07-24 12:58 -
Australian produce is embedded in the premium end of China’s retail market – but there are opportunities all along the supply chain.
2017-07-24 13:15 -
Producers should expect more tech-driven change around traceability, food quality, animal welfare and environmental issues.
2017-07-11 16:25 -
For Kathryn Fleming, the success of her start-up stems from perseverance.
2017-07-03 08:33