Farmer confidence survey
Farmer confidence rises strongly on positive moves for commodity prices, interest rates. Farmers also now expect land price increases
10th Dec 24, 8:36am
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Farmer confidence rises strongly on positive moves for commodity prices, interest rates. Farmers also now expect land price increases
Spring ushers in improved sentiment on farm. Confidence in broader agri economy at net positive levels for first time since late 2021
17th Sep 24, 11:23am
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Spring ushers in improved sentiment on farm. Confidence in broader agri economy at net positive levels for first time since late 2021
Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy has risen strongly for the second consecutive quarter but remains at low levels. Ditto for own business prospects, but growers the most optimistic, sheep and beef farmers the most pessimistic
21st Mar 24, 8:35am
Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy has risen strongly for the second consecutive quarter but remains at low levels. Ditto for own business prospects, but growers the most optimistic, sheep and beef farmers the most pessimistic
Farmers’ confidence in their own farm business performance fell to a new record low off the back of plummeting sentiment among dairy farmers and sheep & beef farmers. More farmers are now self-identifying as unviable
11th Oct 23, 8:58am
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Farmers’ confidence in their own farm business performance fell to a new record low off the back of plummeting sentiment among dairy farmers and sheep & beef farmers. More farmers are now self-identifying as unviable
Guy Trafford pulls together the trends from the recent survey on farmer sentiment, matches them with what farmers say about their own businesses, and overlays what they want from the political parties
16th Aug 23, 9:36am
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Guy Trafford pulls together the trends from the recent survey on farmer sentiment, matches them with what farmers say about their own businesses, and overlays what they want from the political parties
Sheep and beef farmers and horticulturalists are now more optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy, while dairy farmers are more pessimistic
6th Apr 23, 10:00am
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Sheep and beef farmers and horticulturalists are now more optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy, while dairy farmers are more pessimistic
Farmer confidence has fallen dramatically since last quarter and is now at the lowest level recorded in the 20-year history of the Rabobank survey. Government policy and rising farm input costs were the major concerns
14th Dec 22, 1:30pm
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Farmer confidence has fallen dramatically since last quarter and is now at the lowest level recorded in the 20-year history of the Rabobank survey. Government policy and rising farm input costs were the major concerns
As farmers look ahead, they are leaking confidence as pressures mount from all directions
4th Aug 22, 11:31am
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As farmers look ahead, they are leaking confidence as pressures mount from all directions
Farmer confidence unchanged from last quarter with an even split expecting expecting improvement and worsening, but dairy farmers much more positive, others more pessimistic
15th Dec 21, 2:04pm
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Farmer confidence unchanged from last quarter with an even split expecting expecting improvement and worsening, but dairy farmers much more positive, others more pessimistic
All rural sector groups are now more buoyant about the outlook for the agri economy, with both dairy farmers and sheep and beef farmers significantly more optimistic than last quarter
31st Mar 21, 12:12pm
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All rural sector groups are now more buoyant about the outlook for the agri economy, with both dairy farmers and sheep and beef farmers significantly more optimistic than last quarter
New Fed Farmers survey indicates farm profitability has improved but is expected to fall in the coming year. Farm production is up and farm spending has been rising, a turnaround from six months ago
3rd Feb 21, 11:20am
New Fed Farmers survey indicates farm profitability has improved but is expected to fall in the coming year. Farm production is up and farm spending has been rising, a turnaround from six months ago
Sheep, beef, horticulture farmers drive improved rural sentiment, as expectations of rising product demand grow. But better market vibes are countered by worries over Government policy twists
27th Jun 19, 11:27am
Sheep, beef, horticulture farmers drive improved rural sentiment, as expectations of rising product demand grow. But better market vibes are countered by worries over Government policy twists
The latest Rabobank rural confidence survey shows most farmers still with downbeat outlooks, but a few more see green shoots than at the end of 2018
3rd Apr 19, 12:41pm
The latest Rabobank rural confidence survey shows most farmers still with downbeat outlooks, but a few more see green shoots than at the end of 2018
Rabobank survey shows farmer confidence falling for the third straight quarter pushing the net rural confidence reading further into negative territory, now with more of the country’s farmers pessimistic than optimistic
7th Dec 18, 9:58am
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Rabobank survey shows farmer confidence falling for the third straight quarter pushing the net rural confidence reading further into negative territory, now with more of the country’s farmers pessimistic than optimistic
Net rural confidence has edged up in the first survey of 2018 supported by growing optimism among horticulturalists, says Rabobank survey
27th Mar 18, 12:06pm
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Net rural confidence has edged up in the first survey of 2018 supported by growing optimism among horticulturalists, says Rabobank survey
Farmers now have negative perceptions of the economy, farm profitability, farm production and farm spending. Farm debt levels have increased and fewer farms are debt-free
15th Feb 18, 12:13pm
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Farmers now have negative perceptions of the economy, farm profitability, farm production and farm spending. Farm debt levels have increased and fewer farms are debt-free
Sheep and beef pastoral farmer confidence fell sharply but dairy confidence is resilient. Horticulture confidence still rising. Overall investment intentions still strongly positive
27th Sep 17, 9:42am
Sheep and beef pastoral farmer confidence fell sharply but dairy confidence is resilient. Horticulture confidence still rising. Overall investment intentions still strongly positive
Farmers start year on positive note, fueled by renewed optimism in horticulture, beef & sheep sectors, Rabobank survey shows
23rd Mar 17, 4:08pm
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Farmers start year on positive note, fueled by renewed optimism in horticulture, beef & sheep sectors, Rabobank survey shows
New Zealand farmers look to 2017 with optimism, with overall confidence levels staying high, says Rabobank survey for November
6th Dec 16, 4:09pm
New Zealand farmers look to 2017 with optimism, with overall confidence levels staying high, says Rabobank survey for November
New Zealand farmer confidence in the agricultural economy has risen for the second consecutive quarter and is now at its highest level since 2013, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey shows
20th Sep 16, 4:36pm
New Zealand farmer confidence in the agricultural economy has risen for the second consecutive quarter and is now at its highest level since 2013, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey shows
Survey showed farmers’ spending intentions for the coming year remain negative and have barely budged since the last survey
27th Jul 16, 11:17am
Survey showed farmers’ spending intentions for the coming year remain negative and have barely budged since the last survey
Dairy farmers surprisingly positive in Fed Farmers poll. But pressure from an extended drought, and unchanged market conditions are what most farmers are expecting
31st Dec 15, 9:10am
Dairy farmers surprisingly positive in Fed Farmers poll. But pressure from an extended drought, and unchanged market conditions are what most farmers are expecting
Farmers overwhelmingly happy with the how the Government is managing the economy, the TPP agreement, the Paris Climate Change deal, and the WTO's move to abolish export tariffs
30th Dec 15, 2:04pm
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Farmers overwhelmingly happy with the how the Government is managing the economy, the TPP agreement, the Paris Climate Change deal, and the WTO's move to abolish export tariffs
Rabobank senses an improvement in farmer sentiment based largely on perceptions of an impending lift in dairy prices to a sustainable level
7th Dec 15, 4:47pm
Rabobank senses an improvement in farmer sentiment based largely on perceptions of an impending lift in dairy prices to a sustainable level
Strong dairy, improved red meat sector raises expectations; investment expectations strong
6th Nov 13, 1:43pm
Strong dairy, improved red meat sector raises expectations; investment expectations strong