Displaying items by tag: Drought

OPINION: As of last Thursday, five regions – Taranaki, Northland, Waikato, Horizons and Marlborough-Tasman – had been declared medium-scale adverse events.

Milk production is up nationally, despite drought conditions beginning to bite in some districts, according to the latest update from Fonterra.

Dry conditions are widespread but worse in some places, with rain and drought affecting farms just a few kilometres away.

After a dry summer, the challenge is what comes in autumn, according to Ballance Agri Nutrients science strategy manager Warwick Catto.

Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson says the present weather conditions remain challenging for farmers.

Dairy farmers are faring well despite data showing above average temperatures for most of the country.

Farmers on the east coast of the North Island are facing a quandary as hot, dry weather and dropping soil moisture levels persist.

Sheep and cattle numbers continue to decline, and this year's drought hasn't helped, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

There’s more state support available for North Canterbury farmers impacted by the ongoing drought.

Despite recent rain, drought is forcing Hurunui farmers into some difficult decisions, says Federated Farmers North Canterbury provincial meat and wool chair, Sara Black.