Global beef demand will depend on how much consumers will pay
As beef producers are challenged with higher costs the profit margin could dip if consumers baulk at paying even higher prices moving forward Global beef markets remain tight on strong ongoing consumer demand and constrained supply however headwinds are building that could see producers’ margins topple, according to a newly released report. Up until now, […]
Farmers finish a record year with positive outlook to continue the trend into next season
Even potentially devastating rain storms couldn’t put a downer on the 2021-22 winter crop harvest as farmers from all sectors count their blessings and look towards the next big plant It’s fair to say that a semi-trailer could smash through any farmhouse and the owner would walk out without a scratch and collect millions off […]
Global beef market to tighten as a result of US beef production decline
The global beef market is set to tighten further in 2022, driven in significant part by continuing contraction in the US cattle herd, Rabobank says in its just-released global Q4 Beef Quarterly report. The agribusiness banking specialist said contracting production in the US – one of the world’s most influential markets as a major producer, […]
Winter crop harvest for season 2021/22 on alert for a record result
While everyone is a winner with one of the biggest crops on record gearing up for harvest we take look at the crops expected to give the highest returns With growers set for a bumper winter harvest, the total production forecast for a near-record crop. The specialist agribusiness, Rabobank estimates the nation will harvest a […]
Agricultural land prices show you are sitting on a gold mine with no need to dig
It’s not often that a bank is prepared to give advice from looking into a crystal ball – but Rabobank has done just that by predicting farm land prices will hold for another five years Agricultural land prices are set to continue to climb for at least the next five years – with the sharpest […]
Supply disruptions force growers to lock in fertiliser early for season ahead
Widespread global disruption to supply is set to see farmers again move to lock in fertiliser and other inputs early for the season ahead, Rabobank says in a recently-released report. This is despite global fertiliser prices at near-decade highs and expected to remain elevated in the short to medium term. In its semi-annual Global Fertiliser Outlook: High […]
Farmers riding high as survey reveals highest levels of confidence ever recorded
Excellent season conditions and booming commodity prices sees the nation’s farmers shed any economic uncertainty for a farming gold rush With the expectations of a second consecutive year of good seasonal conditions, coupled with high commodity prices it has helped shield the farm sector from the broader economic uncertainty according to the quarterly Rabobank Rural […]
Rabobank Young Beef Ambassador 2021 is Ryan Olive from Raglan Station
Third-generation Brahman breeder Ryan Olive has been recognised as a trailblazer in the beef industry being named 2021 Rabobank Young Beef Ambassador at Beef Australia
Farmers are rushing to improve on-farm infrastructure as high gross income pours in
High cash incomes in most farm sectors are driving on-farm investments not seen in the past ten years as farmers extend their wish list of purchases
Forecast predicts farmers can look forward to a profitable year ahead
Agricultural sectors are tipped to produce increased volume and value across the board over the next 12 months, and property prices are set to follow the upward trend