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Winter grazing action group announced
A new 15-member winter grazing action group has been announced by agriculture minister Damien O’Connor.
Govt declares adverse event for Waikato primary sector
The Government has declared a drought in Waikato and South Auckland, unlocking $80,000 in Government support for farmers and growers.
Silage still in stock but rain needed
Dry weather is spreading through Waikato but farmers are coping, says Waikato Primary Industry Adverse Event Cluster chairman Neil Bateup.
School lends helping hand in Gore
A school in Gore has lent a hand in the Southland clean-up effort.
Floods leave behind massive bill
The financial impact of the flooding which ripped through Southland in the first week of February is huge, says Southland Federated Farmers vice-president Bernadette Hunt.
Drought’s mixed effects on sectors
Prolonged dry weather will have mixed effects on commodity prices, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire!
Arable farmers are being reminded of best practise around crop residue burning as the harvest season picks up.
Adverse event declared in Northland
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today classified the drought conditions in Northland as an adverse event for the primary sector, unlocking $80,000 in Government support.
Rain needed in Northland
Like many farmers in North Island, Dargaville kumara farmer Andre de Bruin is hoping for rain soon.
Flood-affected farmers urged to ask for help
Authorities are concerned that some flood-affected farmers in Southland are not asking for help.