Rabobank survey: Farmer confidence dips but remains positive

New Zealand’s farmers remain positive about the outlook for the broader agri economy over the year ahead despite growing concern over higher farm input costs;…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-17T03:00:00.000Z

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Sam North2026-06-17T03:01:00.000Z

Yeah nah farmers always find something to complain about. Prices go up they moan, prices go down they still moan.

Zoe King2026-06-17T03:35:00.000Z

you're one to talk mate, city folk love a good whinge

River Cole2026-06-17T03:27:00.000Z

Rabobank survey? Must've bribed the farmers with cheap loans. Confidence my arse.

River Cole2026-06-17T03:49:00.000Z

ffs they said 'remains positive' - read the article

Zoe King2026-06-17T03:42:00.000Z

oh great another survey telling us what we already know. input costs are killing us but hey at least the banks are optimistic 🙄

Mason Young2026-06-17T03:57:00.000Z

As long as my steak stays affordable I'm happy

Rowan Blake2026-06-17T04:08:00.000Z

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Rabobank survey: Farmer confidence dips but remains positive

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Positive my butt. My uncle's a dairy farmer and he's selling half his herd cos of costs.

Luca Reid2026-06-17T04:53:00.000Z

your uncle's alright. Tough times.

Luca Reid2026-06-17T04:32:00.000Z

Good on them. Farmers feed this country, they deserve some positivity.

Sam North2026-06-17T04:54:00.000Z

Sam North here. Work in agri myself. Confidence is a funny thing - we're optimistic but cautious. Costs are a real worry though.

Mason Young2026-06-17T05:08:00.000Z

Does anyone actually trust these surveys? Sample size of 10 maybe?

Rowan Blake2026-06-17T05:20:00.000Z

it's Rabobank mate, they're pretty legit. But still.

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