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Agriculture & Exports

Analysis of food, fibre, fisheries, biosecurity and export markets connecting regional producers with global demand.

Agriculture & Exports
Agriculture & Exports

Global grain supply tightening: The profound impact of the USDA July report on Oceania's agricultural exports and regional economy

The USDA July crop report showed that corn, soybean, and wheat stocks were lower than expected, causing global grain prices to surge. This article analyzes the long-term impact of this trend on agricultural exports, trade flows, and regional economic resilience of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island countries.

Sarah Williams6 min read
Agriculture & Exports

How Trump's tariffs and the Iran conflict are reshaping global agricultural trade flows — impacts on the Oceania region

Based on detailed data analysis from Fastmarkets, this article examines the impact of U.S. trade policies and geopolitical conflicts on the prices of key agricultural products such as corn, soybeans, and vegetable oils, as well as the potential effects of these changes on Oceania's agricultural exports and regional economy.

Samuel Tu'i3 min read
Agriculture & Exports

FAO Outlook 2026-2035: Three Global Trends Will Reshape Agricultural Trade — Opportunities and Challenges for Oceania

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development jointly released the "Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035" report, pointing out three major trends that will reshape global agricultural trade. This article analyzes the impact of these trends on agricultural exports, trade flows, and long-term development of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific island countries from an Oceania perspective.

Sarah Williams6 min read
Agriculture & Exports

How global biofuel expansion is reshaping Oceania's agricultural export landscape

S&P Global's latest research shows that the expansion of biofuel demand could serve as an agricultural catalyst, with profound implications for Oceania's agricultural exports, rural economies, and regional energy cooperation. This article analyzes its economic implications from a regional perspective.

Samuel Tu'i6 min read
Agriculture & Exports

Global food inflation rises: How does the biodiesel factor affect the Oceania economy?

Brazil's agricultural export data indicates a rise in global food prices, and demand for biodiesel is pushing up vegetable oil prices. This article analyzes how this trend is dividing Oceania's countries—Australia and New Zealand's exports may benefit, while Pacific island nations face import cost pressure.

Sarah Williams5 min read
Agriculture & Exports

China's shifting demand reshapes Oceania's agricultural export landscape.

China's influence in U.S. agricultural exports has declined, but this trend also extends to Oceania. Beef, dairy products, and grain exports from Australia and New Zealand to China are facing challenges such as intensified competition, shifting demand structures, and supply chain restructuring. This article analyzes how changes in China's demand affect Oceania's agricultural exports from a regional economic perspective and explores long-term trade diversification strategies.

David Te Wiata5 min read
Agriculture & Exports

Could reducing post-harvest losses become a new path for Oceania’s agriculture toward net zero?

Based on the latest Nature research, the Oceania Economic Review analyzes how reducing post-harvest losses, by improving supply chain efficiency and lowering costs and emissions, affects agriculture, trade, and long-term development in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific island countries. The article discusses from a regional perspective the ripple effects on food security, cold chain investment, port logistics, energy, and climate resilience.

Elena Petrova9 min read
Agriculture & Exports

How Food and Agriculture Support the U.S. Economy: Lessons from Exports to Oceania and Regional Development

The latest U.S. industry report shows that food and agriculture will be linked to about US$10.4 trillion in output and nearly 49 million jobs in 2026. This article examines, from an Oceania perspective, what this structural reality means for trade, investment, supply chains, and long-term development in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific island countries.

Sarah Williams9 min read