farmer confidence

Fed Farmers survey reveals 'an incredibly positive result' around farm profitability, but nearly 30% of farmers expect conditions to worsen

Fed Farmers survey reveals 'an incredibly positive result' around farm profitability, but nearly 30% of farmers expect conditions to worsen

Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy now at its second highest level in a decade, on higher prices and rising demand. Dairy farmers have the strongest investment intent and horticulturalists the weakest

Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy now at its second highest level in a decade, on higher prices and rising demand. Dairy farmers have the strongest investment intent and horticulturalists the weakest

The first of four end of year sentiment surveys reports record low confidence as rising financial pressures bite. The year is ending with consumers, farmers and businesses reporting downbeat signals

The first of four end of year sentiment surveys reports record low confidence as rising financial pressures bite. The year is ending with consumers, farmers and businesses reporting downbeat signals

Strong dairy demand makes Fonterra's Russia exit an easy withdrawal. But the global uncertainties, inflation and climate issues keep farmer confidence in negative territory

Strong dairy demand makes Fonterra's Russia exit an easy withdrawal. But the global uncertainties, inflation and climate issues keep farmer confidence in negative territory

Waning sentiment among sheep and beef farmers pushes rural confidence further into negative territory: Rabobank

Waning sentiment among sheep and beef farmers pushes rural confidence further into negative territory: Rabobank

New Zealand farmer confidence 'rose' in the second quarter of 2020, but remains in negative territory overall - with more of the country’s farmers pessimistic than optimistic about the year ahead: Rabobank

New Zealand farmer confidence 'rose' in the second quarter of 2020, but remains in negative territory overall - with more of the country’s farmers pessimistic than optimistic about the year ahead: Rabobank

Livestock farmers the most optimistic, cropping farmers the most pessimistic in latest farm confidence survey (despite plant-meat fads) but all fear urban prejudices and policy impositions

Livestock farmers the most optimistic, cropping farmers the most pessimistic in latest farm confidence survey (despite plant-meat fads) but all fear urban prejudices and policy impositions

Farmer confidence rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter, but remains at net negative levels overall: Rabobank survey

Farmer confidence rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter, but remains at net negative levels overall: Rabobank survey

Rural confidence has dropped sharply from the previous quarter with farmers across all sectors now less optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy in the year ahead: Rabobank survey

Rural confidence has dropped sharply from the previous quarter with farmers across all sectors now less optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy in the year ahead: Rabobank survey

Guy Trafford summarises the latest farmer confidence survey, sees belt tightening ahead. He also looks at the impact tax is having on disposable incomes and concludes it's time for some change

Guy Trafford summarises the latest farmer confidence survey, sees belt tightening ahead. He also looks at the impact tax is having on disposable incomes and concludes it's time for some change

Despite rising prices, farmers are feeling oppressed from all sides and confidence is low. Fickle urban voters are driving a flood of rules and imposing costs that make little sense to the business of farming

Despite rising prices, farmers are feeling oppressed from all sides and confidence is low. Fickle urban voters are driving a flood of rules and imposing costs that make little sense to the business of farming

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

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

New Zealand farmer confidence remains low says Rabobank survey, but glimmers of optimism in sight

New Zealand farmer confidence remains low says Rabobank survey, but glimmers of optimism in sight

Farmers like bankers who like farmers. Survey shows banks have stepped up to the plate during dairy downturn

Farmers like bankers who like farmers. Survey shows banks have stepped up to the plate during dairy downturn

Farmers plan to cut spending to GFC levels as low prices, drought and costs bite. Seek "support of banks" for help with debt

Farmers plan to cut spending to GFC levels as low prices, drought and costs bite. Seek "support of banks" for help with debt