2002 News Archive 
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Rural Confidence Continues to Improve
19-12-2002|Media-Releases
Farmer confidence continues to improve as the end of the year approaches. Most farmers now expect prospects for the rural sector to improve or stay the same in the coming twelve months, and a lesser number are bracing for a decrease in their income. ...
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Rural Outlook Looking Up
08-10-2002|Media-Releases
For the first time this year there has been a positive swing in the key drivers of farmer confidence. Fewer farmers are negative about the prospects of the rural sector in the coming twelve months and more plan to maintain or increase current levels of investment in stock, p...
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Pessimism or Realism on the Farm?
13-08-2002|Media-Releases
Falling world commodity prices and exchange rate uncertainty continue to erode farmer confidence. ...
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Rural Sector Remains Cautious
11-04-2002|Media-Releases
Although New Zealand farmers are forecasting lower incomes and weaker farm sector performance in the year ahead, they still plan to maintain or increase current levels of investment in stock, plant and land. ...
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Rural Confidence Continues to Improve19-12-2002|Media-Releases
Rural Outlook Looking Up08-10-2002|Media-Releases
Pessimism or Realism on the Farm?13-08-2002|Media-Releases
Rural Sector Remains Cautious11-04-2002|Media-Releases