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With the likelihood of a dry summer for many parts of New Zealand sheep farmers need to prepare now, says Professor Paul Kenyon, Massey University.

With the country now experiencing an El Nino cycle, farmers are seeking all available information to help them plan ahead.

The Rural Support Trust is getting information out early about help available in case the El Nino brings drought, says Northland Rural Support co-ordinator Julie Jonker.

With strong indications of an El Nino this summer, farmers are being urged to plan how they will use their seasonal irrigation volume.

As summer approaches and much of Australia prepares for the long hot months ahead, it is time to reflect on the effect of heat stress in our dairy calves.

The Ministry for Primary Industries have published a brochure to help farmers prepare for what could be a drier summer.

Jeremy Klingender, technical agronomy manager at Ravensdown, on planning for dry conditions.

We're past the halfway mark of the season. While we hope for a ‘normal’ summer where ‘the average rain’ will fall each month, we are mindful that decisions made within the next few months can impact milk production and herd reproduction for next season.