While a bit of rain and some climbing commodity prices have boosted farmers spirits in recent weeks, a new survey shows that most are still expecting a tough 2024.
The Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has been conducted every quarter since 2000 and asks around 1200 farmers across Australia their general sentiments at that time, as well as their outlook for the future.
The survey was conducted in late October and early November this year, and overall the results are a mixed bag…

