Displaying items by tag: weather
Expect more acute events – O’Connor
Preparedness for dealing with acute adverse climatic events is going to have to be a part of mainstream farm practice, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Drought stricken farmers are dipping into winter feed reserves
Farmers in drought-ravaged Waikato are now dipping into their winter reserves to feed cows.
Aussie flock hits 116 year low
Prolonged dry conditions in rural Australia are taking a toll on its national sheep flock.
Drought is spreading
More parts of the North Island are now officially in drought.
Seed deal to help flood-ravaged farms
Barenbrug Agriseeds is inviting Southland farmers to get in quickly on a special rate for hybrid grass seed to help repair flood-damaged pastures.
Australia farm production holds despite bushfires, drought
Australian agricultural production is forecast to remain high, despite bushfires and prolonged drought.
Feed budgeting vital to recovery
Feed budgeting is the big issue for Southland farmers coming out of the early February floods, according to Ollie Knowles, DairyNZ regional leader for Southland and South Otago.
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.
