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Dairy farmers in most North Island regions are hard hit by rain which is hindering pasture utilisation and causing milk production to drop.

Dairy farm owners are paying a lot more attention to what's happening on their farms – especially pasture – because of the low payout.

Although it has been variable across the country, recent rain has brought confidence to many farmers, says DairyNZ general manager extension, Andrew Reid.

Dairy farmers must review their budgets line by line says DairyNZ economist Matthew Newman.

DairyNZ's general manager of extension, Andrew Reid, says dairy farmers are looking closely at their feeding systems in the light of the low payout.