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D-Day is looming for drought-hit sheep and beef farmers in North Canterbury.

It may not be a drought breaker, but home baked biscuits have strengthened the resolve of drought-stricken North Canterbury farmers.

An irrigation scheme, planned for Hawarden in North Canterbury, has the potential to boost the region’s economy say developers.

So much time and energy is spent managing land and water at present, and decisions about rules are only the first step.

A group of stock agents and meat processors have agreed to work with Federated Farmers and the Rural Support Trust to help farmers affected by the drought.

Good management practices for water quality in Canterbury are detailed in a new document published last month.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has met with drought-affected farmers in Cheviot, North Canterbury and says they are still feeling the impacts of drought.

A wave of environmental regulation is building nationwide, so be aware of what’s coming in your region and heed developments elsewhere, a Canterbury field day heard earlier this month.

The line up of speakers for this month's 'The Future of Heartland Forum' near Cheviot in North Canterbury is making the event a must for the primary sector.

Canterbury processor, Synlait Milk has increased its forecast of the market milk price for this season from $4.40/kgMS to a range of $4.50 - $4.70/kgMS.