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New Zealand farmer confidence hits highest level in over a decade

Falling interest rates, rising incomes and more favourable farming rules have provided a boost for farmers

Alex Black
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New Zealand farmer confidence hits highest level in over a decade

Farmer confidence in New Zealand has risen to its highest level in over a decade, rebounding from record lows in recent years, according to the latest Federated Farmers' 51AVÊÓÆµConfidence Survey. The...

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