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As a dry summer looms, dairy farmers need a plan for their herds’ nutrition now to keep their cows in milk, protect their cashflow and secure long term business profitability.

'El Nino has officially arrived.’

In the light of a possible drought due to El Nino - particularly along the East Coast of the North Island - Beef + Lamb NZ is busy running workshops to help farmers in the region to cope with any eventuality.

Global dairy prices are clawing back lost ground and farmers may need to thank the weather gods for this.

The no-show of El Nino has been a boon to farmers supplying Miraka, the Maori owned dairy company located near Taupo.

Heat stressed cows eat less with a consequent drop in milk production, says Jenny Weston, president of the dairy cattle branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association.

A cool cow in summer is a happy cow, says DairyNZ animal welfare team manager Chris Leach.

Well, it was supposed to be a dry summer, but all it has done here in Northland is rain!

Events are often moved indoors because of rain, but seldom are they moved outdoors because of it.

MPI says while recent rains have brought welcome respite from dry weather in much of the country, farmers in drought-affected regions will feel the impact of El Niño for months.