Farmer confidence has fallen slightly, as the impacts of the Iran war continue to be felt.

Rabobank's latest survey shows 29 percent of farmers expect things to improve in the coming year, down from 39 percent last quarter.

Growers are feeling more negative.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Farmer confidence has fallen slightly, as the impacts of the Iran war continue to be felt.
Rabobank's latest survey shows 29 percent of farmers expect things to improve in the coming year, down from 39 percent last quarter.
Growers are feeling more negative.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Rabobank's latest survey showing farmer confidence has taken a hit

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Over in the UK, Labour's Andy Burnham is standing in a crunch byelection - with concerns raised over what this could mean for Starmer's future.

Burnham is standing for the parliamentary seat of Makerfield in northwest England, and it's predicted he will try and oust the Prime Minister if he wins.

UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.

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Over in the UK, Labour's Andy Burnham is standing in a crunch byelection - with concerns raised over what this could mean for Starmer's future.
Burnham is standing for the parliamentary seat of Makerfield in northwest England, and it's predicted he will try and oust the Prime Minister if he wins.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on what the UK byelection could mean for Starmer's future?

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Kevin Warsh made his debut at the wheel of the US central bank today, and it's prompted a divided response.

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged today.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. 

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Kevin Warsh made his debut at the wheel of the US central bank today, and it's prompted a divided response.
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged today.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.&nbsp;
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Kevin Warsh making debut as Federal Reserve chair

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop previously cast doubt on fuel taxes going up next year - but what could the peace deal do for that? 

The Iran war's effect on oil prices prompted the Government to say taxes weren't going up, but they've since indicated the increase isn't off the table.

Chris Bishop says things are moving around, and if this deal holds, changes could be in order.

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop previously cast doubt on fuel taxes going up next year - but what could the peace deal do for that?&nbsp;
The Iran war's effect on oil prices prompted the Government to say taxes weren't going up, but they've since indicated the increase isn't off the table.
Chris Bishop says things are moving around, and if this deal holds, changes could be in order.
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Chris Bishop: Transport Minister clarifies whether fuel tax hikes are on the cards

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Rabobank's latest survey showing farmer confidence has taken a hit

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