Farmers Optimistic About Next 2 Years: ODDJOB PR
Farmers are optimistic about the next 24 months according to a survey completed at the 2012 Northland Field Days last
week.
People who passed by the ODDJOB PR site were asked to write what they thought would happen in agriculture in the next 2
years on a post it and place it on a cork board.
More than 50 people took part in the survey with many optimistic about the future for the next 24 months.
According to Gareth Gillatt, ODDJOB PR owner, Gareth Gillatt the early season has been kind and prices for most New
Zealand produce continues to be at an all-time high.
“Farmers are looking forward to a good next few seasons,” said Mr Gillatt. “This should flow through to a positive
outlook for the rest of the country.”
The event saw a record 25000 people walk through the gate this year.
According to Mr Gillatt most of the site holders he had talked to had commented that farmers were definitely spending.
“Exhibitors have told me that farmers have come out with a shopping list and they’re looking to buy,” said Mr Gillatt.
“That is the exact opposite to last year where farmers were battling tough weather and soft farmgate produce prices.”
The full results of the study and details about the Northland Field Days are available at http://www.oddjobpr.co.nz
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