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With the drought reaching a crisis level in Central Hawkes Bay with supplementary feed almost non-existent, farmers in the Wairarapa have answered the call for help.

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Yields for the 2020 arable harvest are up 16% across the board when compared to 2019, according to a new survey.

Waikato owner-operated farmers Nacre and Anthony Maiden says the “stars aligned” this year to give them a particularly bumper maize crop despite the drought and their sandy loam soils.

Work is being conducted to improve feed and supplement levels in regions around the country.

Going into autumn, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging farmers to think about how they will manage their winter fodder crops – particularly in a year when feed resources are likely to be tight.

OPINION: The updated US Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule for “grass-fed” or “pasture-fed” milk or meat is very restrictive.

Fodder beet can be a key part of your farm’s feed regime, but restrict its usage, says DairyNZ.

Farmers in drought-ravaged Waikato are now dipping into their winter reserves to feed cows.

What should you do when your milk fat percentage has fallen?