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Rabobank Farm Management Deposit (Fixed rate)

Being available to individual primary producers, the Rabobank Farm Management Deposit (FMD) account can enable them set aside surplus pre-tax income from profitable seasons to help out in leaner times.

Term depositsBank updated 13 May 2026

At a glance

Best rate
5.10% for 12m
12 months
5.10%
Min deposit
$1,000

How it compares

This term deposit in ink, against the best that every other institution publishes for anyone to apply for. Each figure is counted the same way for all of them.

This term deposit: 4.25%Every other institution's highest, 54 in all

Best rate for 3 months. One dot per institution, at its highest 3-month term deposit rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis term depositBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
3-month term depositBest rate for 3 months4.25%5.30%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit4.60%of 55 institutions40th highest of 55, level with one other
6-month term depositBest rate for 6 months4.85%5.47%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit5.10%of 63 institutions44th highest of 63, level with 2 others
12-month term depositBest rate for 12 months5.10%5.75%Suncorp Bank's Term Deposit5.30%of 65 institutions54th highest of 65, level with 2 others
2-year term depositBest rate for 2 years4.90%5.60%Judo Bank's Personal Term Deposits4.90%of 55 institutions26th highest of 55, level with 4 others

Rates

Every rate Rabobank publishes for this term deposit, 39 in all.

Its best rate at each term

  1. 1 mo2.00%
  2. 2 mo2.00%
  3. 3 motypical 4.60%4.25%
  4. 4 mo4.00%
  5. 5 mo4.00%
  6. 6 motypical 5.10%4.85%
  7. 9 mo5.00%
  8. 1 yrtypical 5.30%5.10%
  9. 2 yrstypical 4.90%4.90%
This term depositTypical institution's best for the term
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Fixed-1 mo$1,000–$100,0002.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-1 mo$100,000–$500,0002.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-1 mo$500,000–$800,0002.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-1 yr$1,000–$100,0005.10%-paid at maturity; paid every 1 yr
Fixed-1 yr$1,000–$100,0005.00%-paid every 3 mo
Fixed-1 yr$1,000–$100,0005.05%-paid every 6 mo
Fixed-1 yr$100,000–$500,0005.10%-paid at maturity; paid every 1 yr
Fixed-1 yr$100,000–$500,0005.00%-paid every 3 mo
Fixed-1 yr$100,000–$500,0005.05%-paid every 6 mo
Fixed-1 yr$500,000–$800,0005.10%-paid at maturity; paid every 1 yr
Fixed-1 yr$500,000–$800,0005.00%-paid every 3 mo
Fixed-1 yr$500,000–$800,0005.05%-paid every 6 mo
Fixed-2 mo$1,000–$100,0002.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-2 mo$100,000–$500,0002.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-2 mo$500,000–$800,0002.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-2 yrs$1,000–$100,0004.90%-paid every 1 yr
Fixed-2 yrs$1,000–$100,0004.80%-paid every 3 mo
Fixed-2 yrs$1,000–$100,0004.85%-paid every 6 mo
Fixed-2 yrs$100,000–$500,0004.90%-paid every 1 yr
Fixed-2 yrs$100,000–$500,0004.80%-paid every 3 mo
Fixed-2 yrs$100,000–$500,0004.85%-paid every 6 mo
Fixed-2 yrs$500,000–$800,0004.90%-paid every 1 yr
Fixed-2 yrs$500,000–$800,0004.80%-paid every 3 mo
Fixed-2 yrs$500,000–$800,0004.85%-paid every 6 mo
Fixed-3 mo$1,000–$100,0004.25%-paid at maturity
Fixed-3 mo$100,000–$500,0004.25%-paid at maturity
Fixed-3 mo$500,000–$800,0004.25%-paid at maturity
Fixed-4 mo$1,000–$100,0004.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-4 mo$100,000–$500,0004.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-4 mo$500,000–$800,0004.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-5 mo$1,000–$100,0004.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-5 mo$100,000–$500,0004.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-5 mo$500,000–$800,0004.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-6 mo$1,000–$100,0004.85%-paid at maturity
Fixed-6 mo$100,000–$500,0004.85%-paid at maturity
Fixed-6 mo$500,000–$800,0004.85%-paid at maturity
Fixed-9 mo$1,000–$100,0005.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-9 mo$100,000–$500,0005.00%-paid at maturity
Fixed-9 mo$500,000–$800,0005.00%-paid at maturity

Fees

2 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.

  1. When you take it outNo fee published
  2. While you hold itNo feeAccount keeping fee
  3. When you close it or pay it offVariesEarly withdrawal fee

While you hold it1

  • Account keeping fee
    No fee

When you close it or pay it off1

  • Early withdrawal fee

    If you would like to withdraw your Term Deposit prior to maturity, you will be required to provide us with at least 31 calendar days' notice and pay an early withdrawal fee unless we determine that y… Early withdrawal fee waiver (suffering financial hardship) Early withdrawal fee waiver (reinvesting during the grace period)

    Varies

Features

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  • From February 1 2012, the Financial Claims Scheme applies to eligible deposits with a balance up to $250,000 per account holder, per Authorised Deposit-taking Institution.

Eligibility and limits

  • Available to individuals
  • Opening balance $1,000
  • Suitable for farmers (individual primary producers) only.
  • Applicants who are minors (less than 18 years of age) will be considered if they are a beneficiary of a trust. Rabobank will require an Authorised Signatory who is 18 years or older to operate the Ac…

Published by Rabobank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 13 May 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.