Displaying items by tag: Drought

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 12:11

Has the rain helped?

In the past few weeks, rain has fallen in many parts of the country with grass starting to grow again.

Published in General News
Friday, 05 June 2020 09:47

Maize stubble fills feed gap

In a normal season, maize stubble wouldn’t be required as a feed on dairy farms.

Published in Management
Friday, 05 June 2020 09:43

Northland farmers count the costs

Northland farmers are starting to count the cost of one of the most severe droughts to hit the region as the cost of feed and lower prices for stock are the order of the day.

Published in Management
Thursday, 04 June 2020 09:43

Southland teeters on the brink

While Hawkes Bay and other parts of the country are suffering drought, Southland is facing different problems.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 June 2020 09:40

Animal health problems loom

Animal health and welfare issues are likely to emerge soon as Hawkes Bay farmers try to cope with the effects of what is believed to be the worst drought in the history of the region.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 June 2020 13:55

Farmers facing undue Govt pressure

Hawke's Bay vet Richard Hilson says the effects of the lockdown with COVID-19 tended to isolate farmers more than people might have imagined.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 June 2020 12:55

Saving stock worth it for farmer

Central Hawkes Bay sheep and beef farmer Craig Preston has spent a huge sum of money buying feed for his stock rather than sending them off to the works – but says it’s worth the money. 

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 June 2020 08:55

Saving livestock and lives

With $1 million now behind them, Hawkes Bay Rural Advisory Group is working to get as many farmers and livestock through winter as possible.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 May 2020 12:51

Call for help answered

With the drought reaching a crisis level in Central Hawkes Bay with supplementary feed almost non-existent, farmers in the Wairarapa have answered the call for help.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 08:55

Drought bigger challenge than COVID-19

The lasting effects of the drought are seen by Rural Contractors NZ board members as a bigger challenge for contractors and farmers than COVID-19.

Published in General News
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