Displaying items by tag: Drought
Bees also starving
BEES FACE starvation and, surprisingly, drowning as a result of the drought, says John Hartnell, head Federated Farmers’ bee group.
Support trusts keeping busy
ABOUT 20 calls a day are being received by the Waikato Rural Support Trust, mostly from young farmers concerned about their financial position.
Drought raining on agriculture’s fortunes
THE 2013 year started with reasonable optimism. Dairy production was tracking nicely and dairy prices took off. For sheep there was hope that new Asian demand for lamb and wool would bring a move in the right direction. Meanwhile, the US drought last year meant demand for our beef, grains and produce were looking healthy.
Why are farmer co-ops being so unco-operative?
DROUGHT BEHAVIOUR renders deeply questionable the concept of co-operative companies being for the benefit and fair treatment of shareholders.
Dry-off may not be best option
Drought challenges still lie ahead
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says he is pleased with the way New Zealanders have rallied to help drought-affected communities, but challenging times still remain ahead.
Drought declared for Buller, Grey
Drought has been officially declared in the Buller and Grey Districts by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.
Milk production tipped to fall: Westpac
Total milk production could drop for the first time in five years, according to Westpac's most recent forecasts.
Hawke’s Bay empty as the dry bites
HAWKE’S BAY is empty of stock says Bruce Wills, a local and the national president of Federated Farmers.
West Coast asks for drought status
The West Coast is today forwarding its request to the Ministry for Primary Industries for a medium scale adverse event declaration.