Displaying items by tag: Drought

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:40

Best in field goes backstop for drought victims

DROUGHT RAVAGED farmers are turning to ANZ for financial relief and assistance.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:19

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. 

Published in Opinion
Friday, 19 April 2013 11:41

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 18 April 2013 15:50

Welcome rain for organic growers

UMBRELLAS AND wet weather gear were in order for farmers attending the organic dairying conference at Woodville last week.

Published in General News
Monday, 15 April 2013 11:14

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.

Published in General News
Friday, 12 April 2013 11:31

Exceptional volatility in dairy: FAO

The drought has sent the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation's dairy price index soaring.

Published in General News
Thursday, 11 April 2013 17:01

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.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 April 2013 16:10

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.

Published in General News
Friday, 05 April 2013 12:18

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:06

Rain will bring deluge of challenges

DROUGHT RAVAGED dairy farmers should not expect immediate respite when the rain arrives.

Published in General News
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