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There have been some encouraging signs for dairy farmers recently, says Rabobank national manager for food and agribusiness banking, Hamish Midgley.

Federated Farmers vice president, Andrew Hoggard says some dairy farmers are trapped with debt.

OPINION: High farm debt levels have cast a shadow over the Ministry for Primary Industry's positive predictions for agriculture in 2020.

The Minister of Agriculture has entered the debate on the actions of the banks labelling them as fair-weather friends.

More than a quarter of NZ’s dairy farmers have debt to equity ratios of more than 70%.

Fuel costs are a hot topic everywhere, added to the rising costs of compliance and licensing. Here are some tips on how to reduce fuel consumption and lower costs for rural businesses.