Knowledge as your competitive advantage

As the world's leading specialist food and agribusiness bank, Rabobank has a deep commitment to research, information and knowledge as a source of competitive advantage for its clients.

The Food and Agribusiness Research (FAR) team is a dedicated unit within Rabobank which undertakes research into food and agribusiness sectors and offers opportunities to develop business knowledge and skills for leading agribusinesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Part of a global team of 75 professionals in 14 countries, FAR's research is available to Rabobank clients and contacts and provides a unique and truly global perspective on market and commercial developments in food and agribusiness.

This knowledge is offered to clients to assist their understanding of the dynamic local and global markets in which they operate. It is also used by Rabobank to provide a unique, knowledge driven approach to banking, based on the belief that by understanding your industry, we make a better strategic partner for your business.

FAR knowledge services

Rabobank Agribusiness Review

The Agribusiness Review is a monthly analysis of market developments in the key agricultural sectors for Australia and New Zealand.

Research Reports

Rabobank Australia and New Zealand produce reports and commodity notes.

Global Focus reports analyse local and global commodity supply and demand fundamentals, commercial developments and industry trends for Australian and New Zealand food and agribusiness.

Commodity notes provide a monthly overview of global movements in key agribusiness commodities.

International research reports take a strategic look at the big issues affecting agribusiness across a range of sectors and regions.

Research reports are available to Rabobank clients, and can be accessed online (@Rabobank) or by contacting your nearest Rabobank branch.

Client and Industry presentations

FAR analysts provide information and commercially relevant presentations to Rabobank client functions, industry conferences and one-on-one to clients.

Rural Confidence Survey

Rabobank also conducts the Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, Australia's definitive quarterly indicator of rural sentiment and outlook. Results of the survey are released each quarter and can be viewed on our website.