Warning 'dire combination' poses regional food crunch Australia is ill-prepared for a possible regional food crisis as El Nino, climate change and higher farming inputs collide, a former defence chiefs say. AAP · Jul 1
'Geopolitical surprises' lurk for farmers in 2026 An uncertain global trade environment and the possibility of an El Nino will keep the local agricultural sector alert despite an otherwise promising outlook. AAP · Jan 29
Farmers flying high as demand for aviation fuel soars Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel is good news for Australian agriculture, according to research from Rabobank. AAP · May 28, 2024
Outlook rosy for farmers despite cost pressures Rabobank's annual outlook is forecasting a strong year for the agricultural sector despite cost pressures continuing for farmers. AAP · Feb 9, 2023
Skyrocketing grain prices to worsen global food insecurity, Rabobank warns Rabobank warns that the Russia-Ukraine war will push grain and food prices up for at least a year, a situation compounded by India's ban on wheat exports, and dry conditions in the grain powerhouses of France and Germany. ABC News · May 19, 2022