Farmers NZ

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Farmer confidence hits record low (Rural News Group)

According to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey - completed late last month - farmer confidence is significantly down on the previous (September) ...

The net confidence reading slumped to -71% from -31% previously. The survey also found that the number of farmers expecting conditions in the agricultural economy to improve in the coming 12 months had fallen to 4% (from 12% in the previous quarter), while the percentage expecting conditions to worsen rose to 75% (up from 43%). A total of 19% anticipated that the agricultural economy would remain stable (down from 44% previously).

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Shorthanded on the farm? Ag Work has the people you need (Stuff.co.nz)

SPONSORED: John Moorby, a local farmer who employed Rachel from the UK through recruitment liaison Abi from Ag Work NZ, says "she's pretty much perfect". Staff ...

On arrival in the country, the driver training school provides every new employee with an NZ safety induction before they join the workforce. The international team finds experienced, driven candidates who are keen to explore and experience New Zealand's globally recognised low-emissions agricultural industry on 6-24 month working holiday visas. That's where Ag Work NZ steps into the picture. The link with Ag Drive is a bonus, with the knowledge and resources of the training centre put to the advantage of all candidates. [4,000 people in dairy](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/300495141/more-dairy-industry-workers-needed-for-farmers-mental-health) alone. Ag Work NZ is an initiative of agricultural driving school Ag Drive, matching those looking for international holiday work experience in New Zealand with the farmers and other agribusiness operators desperate for quality people to keep their operations running safely and efficiently.

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