Displaying items by tag: Drought
Best in field goes backstop for drought victims
Thriving in adversity needs precise timing
MOST DAIRY farms are only slowly emerging from the drought that has been a sharp shock to farm management plans this summer. For most farms the production season has ended abruptly, and prospects for autumn and winter have been affected dramatically.
Westpac comments ‘amaze’
Federated Farmers adverse effects spokeswoman Katie Milne says she is amazed that Westpac economists believe the drought may have no effect on the economy because of rising dairy prices.
Welcome rain for organic growers
UMBRELLAS AND wet weather gear were in order for farmers attending the organic dairying conference at Woodville last week.
Waikato thirsty for predicted rain
The Waikato Regional Council says it hopes the forecast rain this week will ease pressure on low flows in the Waikato River.
Exceptional volatility in dairy: FAO
2000 turn up to Drought Shout
Farmers from all over the North Island put their farming woes on the back burner during today's Drought Shout at Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka.
Forget woes at drought shout
When farmers from all over the North Island attend this week's Drought Shout in Mangatainoka, work is expected to be the last thing on their minds.
Need for water projects
The drought affecting much of New Zealand emphasises the need for irrigation projects to store and distribute water, says Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy.