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Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:06

Rain will bring deluge of challenges

DROUGHT RAVAGED dairy farmers should not expect immediate respite when the rain arrives.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:04

Bees also starving

BEES FACE starvation and, surprisingly, drowning as a result of the drought, says John Hartnell, head Federated Farmers’ bee group.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:01

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.

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