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Stock prices have tumbled and feed values are starting to climb as dry becomes drought in the east of the South Island.

Prolonged dry weather is beginning to impact milk production in parts of Australia.

Soils are drying out fast around the country, but above the ground it is a different story, with grass and feed supplies looking good in many parts of the country, says industry body DairyNZ.

THE WAIKATO Regional Council and stakeholders are discussing potential action if dry, drought-like conditions continue in parts of the Waikato and South Auckland.

DairyNZ is issuing summer dry messages to farmers and advising farmers to look after young stock.

THE HOT dry summer is a boost for horticulture, but growers too need rain in the next few weeks.

DairyNZ says lower than normal soil moisture levels across the North Island, with the exception of Taranaki, means dairy farmers look at their options.

Federated Farmers recommends farmers have contingency plans in place in case the current mild El Nino intensifies, bringing a higher risk of drought, Federated Farmers adverse events spokesperson Katie Milne says.

The dairy industry-good organisation DairyNZ is running seven dry summer events this week in Southland and South Otago.