New Zealand avocado production expected to lift as global market ‘smashes’ past $30 billion mark
New Zealand avocado production is expected to see an uptick in production volumes after a challenging two years, according to a new report by food and agri banking specialist Rabobank.
New Zealand farmer confidence continues to soar, investment intent stronger – latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey
Following consecutive lifts in the previous three quarters, farmer confidence in the broader agri economy was unchanged at a net reading of +44%. Alongside last quarter, this is the second-highest net reading recorded across the past decade, with only quarter two 2017 higher (at +52%).