Rabobank

Agriculture heading for “three-peat” of profitable seasons in 2019

2 Feb 19, 9:01am

Guest

Rabobank says good production conditions and strong commodity pricing will continue in 2019. But that policy decisions made this year will determine rural resilience for the inevitable downturn
More...

Uncertainty underpins the dairy demand outlook for 2019

28 Dec 18, 9:31am

Guest

Production pressure sees Rabobank lowering farm gate milk price forecast despite another small lift in recent GDT auction results
More...

2018 ends on a negative note in the rural sector

7 Dec 18, 9:58am

Guest

2 comments

Rabobank survey shows farmer confidence falling for the third straight quarter pushing the net rural confidence reading further into negative territory, now with more of the country’s farmers pessimistic than optimistic
More...

Steady financial quarter for the smaller banks

4 Dec 18, 3:30pm

Gareth Vaughan

Co-op Bank, SBS, TSB, Heartland and Rabobank all deliver lending and deposit growth in the September quarter
More...

Strong pricing & good opportunities ahead

16 Nov 18, 11:49am

Guest

Rabobank sees solid returns in red meat sector in 2019 with sheepmeat leading the way. The trade wars may improve our competitiveness, but other risks need to be watched and responded to
More...

Investment needed for red meat sector to realise sustainable advantage

9 Oct 18, 4:53pm

Guest

With new rules and restrictions coming for red meat farmers, producers have little choice but to 'invest' in the hope consumers will start paying extra for sustainability - something they haven't shown they will do so far
More...

Global milk supply growth slowing despite bumper start to NZ season

4 Oct 18, 10:58am

Guest

Rabobank trims its dairy payout forecast even though world supply growth will only be modest because the fast rising US dollar and potential trade war consequences will limit what export customers can afford to pay
More...

Farmer confidence slides into negative territory

27 Sep 18, 4:08pm

Guest

Wobbly dairy prospects hit overall farm confidence, and investment intentions slip. But some sectors remain positive, and many farmers see their own situation better than others
More...

Rabobank confirms RBNZ requested a review of its governance

3 Sep 18, 1:29pm

Gareth Vaughan

3 comments

Rabobank NZ commissions independent report to probe its governance and management frameworks & the extent of its independence from the Rabobank Group
More...

All eyes on the US market for NZ beef producers

3 Sep 18, 12:25pm

Guest

Beef prices have been rising locally as exports to China jump. But it is US market and weather conditions, and US trade policy, that might will set the future direction
More...

Steady June quarter for smaller banks

28 Aug 18, 11:08am

Gareth Vaughan

Financial performance and lending growth steady across The Co-operative Bank, SBS, TSB, Heartland, and Rabobank during the June quarter
More...

China only other country where Rabobank has to hold data separately within the jurisdiction

13 Aug 18, 2:54pm

Gareth Vaughan

Rabobank NZ, whose governance is now under the spotlight, told the RBNZ 3 years ago it would be the most adversely affected bank by extension of outsourcing policy
More...

RBNZ orders independent review of Rabobank NZ's governance

8 Aug 18, 5:00am

Gareth Vaughan

4 comments

Rabobank NZ says it operates with 'completely appropriate independence' from sister bank Rabobank Australia and its Dutch parent as concerns are raised
More...

China presents opportunity, and complexity

3 Aug 18, 8:36am

Allan Barber

Red meat exporters schooled in the key factors needed to succeed in China - and not risking it all there despite the lures is also a core takeaway
More...

Chinese discover the sustainability choice

2 Aug 18, 2:25pm

Guest

Rabobank reports survey results from China that indicate sustainability attributes are set to play increasing role in Chinese food choices, especially for horticulture products
More...

Concerns over Mycoplasma bovis leave farmer confidence in the balance

5 Jul 18, 2:08pm

Guest

5 comments

While this long-running Rabobank survey found lower confidence among farmers, a record high number assess their business as either 'viable' or 'easily viable'
More...

Falling global supply growth sets tone for strong 18/19 dairy season

22 Jun 18, 1:00pm

Guest

2 comments

Rabobank says New Zealand's dairy exports are facing brighter export prospects as prices rally on unfavourable weather in other countries, and trade frictions damage supply
More...

New dairy season payout forecast

10 May 18, 11:23am

Guest

Rabobank says new dairy season should be the third in a row with the payout price 'starting with a six' – a shaky start possible but a strong finish anticipated
More...