Displaying items by tag: Drought
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Funding to make our butter yellow again
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.
Hard line on consent deadline worsens farmer stress
Following severe drought, Hawke’s Bay farmers are disappointed no leeway is being given over an imminent resource consent deadline.
A paler shade of yellow
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.