Displaying items by tag: Drought

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 07:55

Hawke’s Bay’s ‘worst ever’ drought?

Farmers in Hawkes Bay are facing a desperate situation with no relief in sight from the disastrous drought gripping the region.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:29

Farmers queue up for drought advice

The Ministry for Primary Industries says, in the space of a week, it’s had over 120 applications for assistance from the special drought recovery fund.

Published in General News
Monday, 18 May 2020 09:36

Farm therapy lifts pasture cover

Six months after implementing a groundbreaking new farming system, Alan Law’s Whakatane dairy farm is an oasis of green among drought-stricken neighbouring farms.

Published in Management
Monday, 18 May 2020 09:23

Owl Farm flying high despite big dry

It’s been a tough summer for most dairy farms including Owl Farm, the St Peter’s School demonstration farm near Cambridge.

Published in Management
Thursday, 14 May 2020 14:40

Creativity in dealing with drought

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is taking some creative initiatives to help farmers deal with the drought gripping large parts of the country.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 09:10

Funding to make our butter yellow again

The Government has set up a $500,000 fund to help farmers and growers recover from drought.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 09:02

Animals and drought remain top priority

Dealing with the drought and animal welfare is more concerning to dairy farmers than COVID-19 according to DairyNZ chief executive, Dr Tim Mackle.

Published in General News

Following severe drought, Hawke’s Bay farmers are disappointed no leeway is being given over an imminent resource consent deadline.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 12:35

A paler shade of yellow

A new $500,000 fund aims to help farmers and growers better prepare for droughts.

Published in General News
Friday, 01 May 2020 11:55

Yields up in difficult season

Yields for the 2020 arable harvest are up 16% across the board when compared to 2019, according to a new survey.

Published in General News
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