Displaying items by tag: Drought
Expect more acute events – O’Connor
Preparedness for dealing with acute adverse climatic events is going to have to be a part of mainstream farm practice, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Drought stricken farmers are dipping into winter feed reserves
Farmers in drought-ravaged Waikato are now dipping into their winter reserves to feed cows.
Aussie flock hits 116 year low
Prolonged dry conditions in rural Australia are taking a toll on its national sheep flock.
Drought is spreading
More parts of the North Island are now officially in drought.
Australia farm production holds despite bushfires, drought
Australian agricultural production is forecast to remain high, despite bushfires and prolonged drought.
Govt declares adverse event for Waikato primary sector
The Government has declared a drought in Waikato and South Auckland, unlocking $80,000 in Government support for farmers and growers.
Silage still in stock but rain needed
Dry weather is spreading through Waikato but farmers are coping, says Waikato Primary Industry Adverse Event Cluster chairman Neil Bateup.
Drought’s mixed effects on sectors
Prolonged dry weather will have mixed effects on commodity prices, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.
Adverse event declared in Northland
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today classified the drought conditions in Northland as an adverse event for the primary sector, unlocking $80,000 in Government support.
Rain needed in Northland
Like many farmers in North Island, Dargaville kumara farmer Andre de Bruin is hoping for rain soon.
