Global unrest pushes Australian rural confidence lower, as farmers ‘reshape’ farm decisions: Rabobank I Australian Rural & Regional News

Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey takes a major hit

Rising input costs combined with concerns for availability of key farm inputs have WA farmers more pessimistic than they have in nearly three years despite a solid start to the season.

Global unrest pushes Australian rural confidence lower, as farmers ‘reshape’ farm decisions: Rabobank I Australian Rural & Regional News

Rabobank, Media Release, 16 June 2026 Sentiment among Australia’s agricultural producers continued to track lower this quarter, with concerns about cost pressures in the wake of Middle Eastern tensions remaining top of mind for farmers across the country. The quarter two Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released today, found national sentiment at its lowest point since November 2006 as it dropped to a net reading of – 48 per cent. Merinos rest…