Farmers and growers are positive about their prospects, following the coronavirus outbreak
Farmers and growers are positive about their prospects, following the coronavirus outbreak
17 June 2020
A survey of thousands of BNZ agri-business customers has found 89-percent are excited about the role they'll play in New Zealand's economic recovery.
The agriculture and horticulture sector was deemed an essential service during lockdown.
BNZ Agri-business General Manager Dave Handley says the sector isn't bullish -- but it is cautiously optimistic.
He says clients are confident, despite the drought and the problems they're facing sourcing skilled workers.
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