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Guide to assist farmers
Northland farmers count the costs
Northland farmers are starting to count the cost of one of the most severe droughts to hit the region as the cost of feed and lower prices for stock are the order of the day.
Keep close eye on animals as dry weather sets in
With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ is asking farmers to plan for managing stock through challenging conditions.
Farmers facing dry conditions urged to plan ahead
With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ has put together some tips for farmers on managing challenging conditions.
Climate change may impact kiwifruit
Climate change may force the kiwifruit industry to look for new places to grow its vines – especially the green hayward variety.
Climate change and our wine regions
Climate change was a topic that came up time and again during the Bragato Conference. New Zealand Winegrowers and NIWA have begun researching what impact it will have on our wine regions.
Are you ready to withstand a big dry?
From riparian plants to pharmaceuticals
DairyNZ and NIWA are jointly looking for riparian plant options that not only benefit the environment, but lend themselves to fodder for stock, food for humans, and even pharmaceutical making.
Be prepared for drought
Leading on the riparian way
DairyNZ is working on several projects designed to help farmers to do a better, more efficient and cost effective job in riparian planting, with the goal of improving water quality.