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Owl Farm flying high despite big dry
It’s been a tough summer for most dairy farms including Owl Farm, the St Peter’s School demonstration farm near Cambridge.
Animals and drought remain top priority
Dealing with the drought and animal welfare is more concerning to dairy farmers than COVID-19 according to DairyNZ chief executive, Dr Tim Mackle.
A paler shade of yellow
Yields up in difficult season
Yields for the 2020 arable harvest are up 16% across the board when compared to 2019, according to a new survey.
Drought, rain keep milk yield flat
February milk production was flat and New Zealand dairy exports decreased by 6.1%, or 19,348 MT compared to the same month last year.
Drought biting Northland
The drought is biting pretty hard in Northland now, says project manager Extension 350 (E350) Luke Beehre.
Rain eases drought worries
Farmers on the lower east coast of the North Island have welcomed heavy rains, which have fallen in the last week.
COVID-19: Storm clouds are gathering
Rain bringing some drought relief — Penny
While the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 continues, ran has brought some drought relief over the past week, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.
Further drought support now available
Government support for farmers and growers affected by drought has been expanded and extended across the country.