rural confidence

Rabobank survey shows sheep and beef farmers continue to be the most optimistic about the prospects for their own farm businesses, while horticulturalists are the least

Rabobank survey shows sheep and beef farmers continue to be the most optimistic about the prospects for their own farm businesses, while horticulturalists are the least

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Although dairy farmers are feeling more anxious about their outlook, the other sectors remain very positive, according to the latest Rabobank rural confidence survey

Although dairy farmers are feeling more anxious about their outlook, the other sectors remain very positive, according to the latest Rabobank rural confidence survey

Optimism returning to rural sector, led by horticulture. Sheep, beef and even dairy farmers report improved sentiment

Optimism returning to rural sector, led by horticulture. Sheep, beef and even dairy farmers report improved sentiment

Dairy farmers are worried about their own prospects and are pulling back on investment; sheep and beef farmers are increasing their investment appetite

Dairy farmers are worried about their own prospects and are pulling back on investment; sheep and beef farmers are increasing their investment appetite

Dairy farmer confidence ebbs while meat and fibre farmers remain positive in the latest new-season Fed Farmers survey

Dairy farmer confidence ebbs while meat and fibre farmers remain positive in the latest new-season Fed Farmers survey

Concerns for sheep and beef farmer viability show in rural confidence survey

Concerns for sheep and beef farmer viability show in rural confidence survey