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Coping with El Nino
Weather forecasters are predicting an El Nino weather pattern this season which could be the strongest yet, resulting in a drought similar to the 1972-73, 1982-83 and 1997-98 events.
Strong winds wreak havoc
Dairy farmers in Otago and Southland have taken a hit from unseasonal high winds that have demolished haybarns and generally disrupted their farming.
Sodden coasters juggle pasture, stock
Persistently wet conditions on the West Coast are causing huge problems for dairy farmers there, says DairyNZ consulting officer Ross Bishop.
Cold spring forecast
El Nino seems to be setting farmers up for a cold spring, according to MetService.
Southland road conditions ‘treacherous’
The Southland District Council is advising drivers in central Southland against unnecessary travel, due to widespread icy conditions.
Correct more often than not
The big open-plan office where many MetService forecasters work is dominated by a huge screen showing weather conditions affecting New Zealand.
Getting it right counts
Weather is a huge influence on New Zealand farms’ profitability. Knowing exactly what the weather might do, and when, will determine farmers’ and contractors’ work.
Winter the worry for South Island
Stock prices have tumbled and feed values are starting to climb as dry becomes drought in the east of the South Island.
Fickle weather adds to woes
A VERY mixed season around the country has posed a range of challenges to dairy farmers according to DairyNZ’s Craig McBeth.
Outlook for mainly normal spring
THE EAST of the North Island could be warmer than usual through October–December and the southwest and east of the South Island may be cooler, says NIWA.
