Be afraid
OPINION: Your old mate hears some of the recent uptick in farmer confidence has slipped since the political polls started…
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says he is pleased with the way New Zealanders have rallied to help drought-affected communities, but challenging times still remain ahead.
A state of drought has been officially declared throughout the entire North Island. And the Government is keeping a close eye on the South Island.
A state of drought has been officially declared in the South Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay regions today by the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has classified Northland's 2013 drought as a medium-scale adverse event, triggering assistance measures delivered through the Rural Support Trust.
Drought has been officially declared in Northland by the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy, with other regions likely to follow soon.
Federated Farmers has welcomed David Carter being promoted Speaker of the House and Nathan Guy taking over as the Minister for Primary Industries.
Associate Minister for Primary Industry Nathan Guy says the outlook for wood remains challenging, with depressed market conditions prevailing overseas.