Displaying items by tag: Drought
El Nino still climate driver
El Nino will still be the main climate driver for the next three months or perhaps even longer despite recent rain, says Chris Brandolino, principal scientist forecasting at NIWA.
Feds encourage farmers to look further afield for destocking
Farmers on the East Coast of the South Island are looking to move their stock to greener pastures as the hot and dry weather conditions continue to intensify.
Help available if El Nino plays out
The Rural Support Trust is getting information out early about help available in case the El Nino brings drought, says Northland Rural Support co-ordinator Julie Jonker.
Interest rate cuts on hold
Farmers, you aren't alone! The Reserve Bank has joined you on drought watch.
Ready for drought – again!
Drought response committee members are preparing to mobilise again in North Canterbury.
Minimising water woes
Decreasing your canopy size is the best way of reducing your vineyard's water needs during a drought.
Study could help plants withstand drought
A Lincoln University PhD student has carried out a study that uses computer modelling to understand more about how plants respond to drought.
Few animal welfare issues in dry North Canterbury
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has complimented farmers on their animal welfare management during the lengthy North Canterbury drought.
California drought tightens grip on farming
Drought on the US West Coast is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing 30% more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, according to the latest drought impact report by the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences.
D-day looms for drought-hit farmers
D-Day is looming for drought-hit sheep and beef farmers in North Canterbury.
