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Government support for farmers and growers affected by drought has been expanded and extended across the country.

A new research project will help inform vineyard recovery strategies following hail, after three separate events hit New Zealand vineyards last spring.

DairyNZ's Rob Brazendale says the drought situation is quite serious in some parts of the lower North Island area.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has got into the act over the drought by announcing a major new relief package in Northland.

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.

Farmers in drought-ravaged Waikato are now dipping into their winter reserves to feed cows.

Prolonged dry conditions in rural Australia are taking a toll on its national sheep flock.

More parts of the North Island are now officially in drought.

Barenbrug Agriseeds is inviting Southland farmers to get in quickly on a special rate for hybrid grass seed to help repair flood-damaged pastures.

Australian agricultural production is forecast to remain high, despite bushfires and prolonged drought.