Displaying items by tag: Drought
Use every drop to stave off drought
Drought-breaker needed for parched south
An easterly airflow promised brief respite from the central South Island’s dry late last week but a drought-breaking weather system is desperately needed, farmers’ leaders and industry representatives say.
What does a ‘drought’ declaration mean?
MPI’s David Wansbrough says a lot of people look for the headline ‘drought declaration’, but they should understand what this means in practical terms.
Act now to minimise drought losses
Farmers must act now if they are to cope with the effects of a predicted drought, Lincoln University experts say.
Act now to minimise drought losses
Farmers need to act now if they are to cope with the effects of a predicted drought in Canterbury, Lincoln University experts say.
Synlait expects low drought impact
Current dry weather in Canterbury is expected to have little impact on Synlait Milk's milk supply because almost all Synlait suppliers have reliable irrigation water access.
Bank gears up for drought support
Farmers in South Canterbury and North Otago will feel the financial crunch of the drought-like conditions shortly, with Westpac gearing up to assist its hardest hit customers in the regions.
Rural women bear the burden of mental illness
Rural Women New Zealand is concerned for the mental well being of farmers as they struggle with the current drought.
$100m lifeline for drought-hit Aussie farmers
DROUGHT AFFECTED Australian farmers are being offered another A$100 million by the Federal Government but the farmers want a long-term drought policy.
Drought still influences lamb production
THE IMPACT of the massive drought two years ago is still affecting sheep numbers, with only a modest increase this season.