Australia and New Zealand
Discover the latest economic insights from experts across Australia and New Zealand. Our specialists in the region provide in-depth coverage of the local food and agribusiness sector.
Exclusive Wind and solar energy growth in Australia’s farming regions
This report outlines the main opportunities, risks, and key considerations for Australian farms considering working with wind and solar projects.
A global greenhouse update
A discussion of the latest global greenhouse trends, highlighting shifts in supply, demand, and cost structures across major horticultural regions.
New Zealand Economic Update: March 2026
The Iran war is now in its fourth week and the critical Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed to shipping...
Global Daily: Look to America
US equity indices closed lower yesterday but were comparative outperformers against European and Asian counterparts, which were roundly brutalised.
Geopolitics and the impact of the war in Iran on Australia and the world
A discussion on the impact of the war in Iran and wider geopolitical implications on Australia’s and New Zealand’s economy and agriculture.
Blooming success: Australian horticulture breaks records
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2024/25 has been released, providing an ideal opportunity for Michael Harvey and Jen Corkran to reflect on the key trends
Conflict in the Middle East: Impact on global food and agribusiness
Disruptions in the Middle East are driving volatility in energy, inputs, and trade, with far reaching consequences for global food systems.
Exclusive Middle East conflict: The impact on Australia's agriculture and economy
Disruption to Middle East shipping routes is pushing up fuel and fertiliser prices, creating new headwinds for Australian agriculture and inflation.
Can the Australian lamb market sustain these prices?
Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with Wagga Rural manager Georgia Twomey on the state of the Australian lamb market and the increased popularity of feedlotting lambs.
Implications of the Iranian conflict for the Australian economy and agriculture sector
We discuss the recent conflict involving Iran and the wider Persian Gulf and explore how it could affect agricultural supply chains and costs in Australia.
Australia agribusiness March 2026: Resilience tested – Middle East tensions and Australian agribusiness
Australia’s key commodities highlights and economic influences for this month. The full report covers the developments to watch in the upcoming weeks.
New Zealand agribusiness March 2026: Stakes rising with an eye on costs
Here are the main highlights for some of New Zealand’s key commodities this month. The full report covers the developments to watch in the upcoming weeks.
