Displaying items by tag: Drought
Drought is spreading
More parts of the North Island are now officially in drought.
Australia farm production holds despite bushfires, drought
Australian agricultural production is forecast to remain high, despite bushfires and prolonged drought.
Govt declares adverse event for Waikato primary sector
The Government has declared a drought in Waikato and South Auckland, unlocking $80,000 in Government support for farmers and growers.
Silage still in stock but rain needed
Dry weather is spreading through Waikato but farmers are coping, says Waikato Primary Industry Adverse Event Cluster chairman Neil Bateup.
Drought’s mixed effects on sectors
Prolonged dry weather will have mixed effects on commodity prices, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.
Adverse event declared in Northland
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today classified the drought conditions in Northland as an adverse event for the primary sector, unlocking $80,000 in Government support.
Rain needed in Northland
Like many farmers in North Island, Dargaville kumara farmer Andre de Bruin is hoping for rain soon.
Northland farmers look to skies for assistance
Northland farmer Scott Taylor says rain is urgently needed in parts of Northland to snap the long run of hot and dry days.
Dwindling water levels a cause for concern
Water is the central and sole focus of this year’s dry so far, says Julie Jonker of Northland Rural Support Trust.
Dry weather begins to bite milk production
Dry weather in some parts of the country is beginning to affect milk production, says Fonterra.