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Rabobank September agribusiness update: Can ag prices continue going above and beyond?
Strong increases in nearly all commodity prices saw the Rabobank Rural Commodity Price Index lift by 3.26 per cent in August to its highest level on record. This includes going beyond the Covid-induced commodity price surge of March 2020.
Rabobank 2021 Global Dairy Top 20
New leader, sustainability, dairy alternatives, and changing demographics shaping the future. Rabobank’s annual Global Dairy Top 20 report shows the combined turnover of the top 20 industry leaders fell by just 0.1% in US dollar terms, following the prior year's 1.8% gain.
Rabobank Beef Quarterly Q3 2021 – What will Argentinian beef export limitations mean for the global beef market ?
Restrictions on beef exports out of Argentina – the world’s fifth largest exporter of beef – could have a significant impact on the global market, according to Rabobank’s latest global Beef Quarterly report.
Are there any ‘catches’ for Australian cotton?
Excellent seasonal conditions and strong prices are fuelling a positive outlook for Australia’s cotton sector, with expectations next year’s crop could be one of the largest on record, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
Rabobank’s agri commodity markets research – July 2021: frozen beans, baked beans
Softs stole the show in July, as frost hit the heart of the Brazilian arabica coffee belt and also impacted sugar. The worst frost in 27 years led to ICE Arabica jumping by 27% and Robusta by 12% so far in July (coffee trees are very susceptible to frost damage), while sugar jumped 4.7%.
Rising prices boost farmers’ confidence
Local commodities prices have continued to show gains despite some global measures softening, while the beef market can expect further record prices, according to Rabobank. The outlook will provide more confidence for farmers, after its recent quarterly survey showed 2021 is shaping up to be an “instrumental” year in the long-term prosperity of the Australian farming sector, with almost 90% of farmers expecting the strong business conditions to either continue or improve over the year ahead.
Commodity price boom rubbing off on wool
The commodity price boom – which has seen some agricultural commodities rise to seven-year highs in recent months – has “rubbed off” on the wool market with prices recovering from last year’s lows, albeit not to the same heady highs, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
Stars align for Australian agri sector
Farmers believe 2021 is shaping up to be an “instrumental” year in the long-term prosperity of the Australian farming sector, as commodity prices and seasonal conditions buoy confidence across the country. Despite a small fall from the previous quarter, Rabobank’s latest quarterly Rural Confidence Survey showed almost 90% of Australian farmers are expecting the “generally excellent” business conditions currently being experienced in the agricultural sector to either continue or improve over the year ahead.
Global and local factors driving record beef prices around world
A combination of global and localised factors is creating a “very tight” global beef cattle market – with strong demand and record high prices in many regions throughout the world – and this is coinciding with a fundamental shift in international market dynamics, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.
May 2021: Whether to Buy or Weather to Sell?
Rabobank. Agri commodity prices have taken a tumble so far in May, dropping by 6% on average, with grains leading losses. US weather has improved permitting quick plantings and that, together with expanding corn acreage expectations, has led to heavy fund profit-taking.
