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The worst season for 70 years, is how one onion grower in Horowhenua, Chris Pescini, describes the year from hell that has struck his operation.

The maize harvest in many regions is being severely hampered by rain and high soil moisture levels.

Some dairy farmers in flood-hit Edgecumbe face hefty financial pressure as the impact of the floods is realised.

Waikato region residents are being urged to exercise caution on the roads, be aware of the potential for flooding hazards and move stock to higher ground where necessary.

A new tool has been launched to monitor drought in New Zealand’s regions.

Everyone was smiling recently at a discussion meeting hosted by Okaihau, Northland dairy farmer Roger Hutchings on his farm.

Water, soil monitoring, irrigation and weather systems will be hot topics at this year’s East Coast Farming Expo, as the region battles the effects of another summer drought.

Northland dairy farmers are still “amazingly upbeat” despite the drought declaration, says Northland Rural Support Trust secretary/coordinator Julie Jonkers.

A bizarre weather pattern is dividing the country right down the middle, with some areas facing serious drought and others swamped with too much rain.

Northland and some upper regions of Waikato are highest on the radar for concern about summer dry, says Andrew Reid, DairyNZ’s general manager, extension.