NZ Sheep and beef farmer confidence lowest in more than three years

Less than half of beef and sheep farmers in New Zealand were confident in the future of the industry, the lowest level since 2017.

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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NZ Sheep and beef farmer confidence lowest in more than three years

Less than half of beef and sheep farmers in New Zealand were confident in the future of the industry, the lowest level since 2017. The survey, by UMR Research, also found the percentage of farmers who...

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