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Agencies are keeping a close watch on dry conditions and farmer welfare in Hawke's Bay.

Every little bit helps, say North Canterbury farmers, as a series of wintry weather fronts have finally brought some rain into a parched region.

The no-show of El Nino has been a boon to farmers supplying Miraka, the Maori owned dairy company located near Taupo.

Golbal milk price recovery could be "slow and painful", with doubts now cast over when the turnaround may come in the next season.

A cool cow in summer is a happy cow, says DairyNZ animal welfare team manager Chris Leach.

Well, it was supposed to be a dry summer, but all it has done here in Northland is rain!

Events are often moved indoors because of rain, but seldom are they moved outdoors because of it.

A Marlborough winemaker has brought together a number of local wine industry personnel to help raise funds for the people of Vanuatu.

MPI says while recent rains have brought welcome respite from dry weather in much of the country, farmers in drought-affected regions will feel the impact of El Niño for months.

Widespread drought conditions in the South Island mean the medium-scale event classification will be extended until the end of June, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today.