Monthly Archives: May 2013

Considering doing business with China?

In the lead up to the Australian events for Australia China Business Week, we bring you part two of our series and reveal more of the insights discussed at last month’s Shanghai event. If you’re considering doing business with China then read on to learn more about the Chinese market. Read more

Rural Commodities Wrap – May 2013

With the exception of dairy, the prices of most other agricultural commodities have headed south this month. In April, the Rural Commodity Index rose marginally USD terms by 0.8% while fell by 2% in AUD terms. This month, lamb is our commodity in focus. Read more

Quarterly Agribusiness Survey – March 2013

After a positive December quarter result, the March quarter result has relapsed into negative territory, to be more consistent with the negative pattern observed in the three quarters prior to the December quarter. On balance, more survey respondents reported poor conditions than good. Read more

China Economic Update – May 2013

Partial economic indicators lack any strong indication that conditions are improving in China. While indicators for April came in broadly consistent with expectations, the market has revised expectations lower in response to a run of disappointing outcomes since the start of the year Read more

Fruitful new markets – at home and overseas

Until the age of 19, Evangelos Kalafatis grew fruit and herded sheep in a remote Greek village. Today he heads a family business that supplies stone fruit, apples and pears to supermarkets across Australia – and which features in the NAB Agribusiness calendar for May. Read more

Federal Budget 2013 – Fact sheets

With the Federal Budget being handed down yesterday, we want to ensure you understand what it means for you and your business. Our team of economists and industry experts have analysed what the Budget means overall for Australian businesses, as well as focussing on specific industries Read more