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Applications to open for debt mediation scheme
Bank loans are falling
There have been some encouraging signs for dairy farmers recently, says Rabobank national manager for food and agribusiness banking, Hamish Midgley.
Dairy debt – the perfect storm?
Cloud in sector’s silver lining — Editorial
OPINION: High farm debt levels have cast a shadow over the Ministry for Primary Industry's positive predictions for agriculture in 2020.
Banks partially responsible for dairy debt — Minister
The Minister of Agriculture has entered the debate on the actions of the banks labelling them as fair-weather friends.
Warnings on dairy sector debt
The good, the bank and the ugly
OPINION: The news that most banks are pulling back or taking a more cautious approach to lending to the rural sector should come as no surprise.
Debt mediation Bill will help hard-pressed farmers — O’Connor
The Farm Debt Mediation Bill will go far in helping farmers deal with farm debt, claims Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Keep constant watch on finances: specialist
Craig Sanders, agribusiness and cloud accounting specialist at Crowe Horwath, says farmers need to look at their financial information more often.