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Research on vineyard hail damage
A new research project will help inform vineyard recovery strategies following hail, after three separate events hit New Zealand vineyards last spring.
Feed pinch in many districts
DairyNZ's Rob Brazendale says the drought situation is quite serious in some parts of the lower North Island area.
$12 million drought assistance
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has got into the act over the drought by announcing a major new relief package in Northland.
Expect more acute events – O’Connor
Preparedness for dealing with acute adverse climatic events is going to have to be a part of mainstream farm practice, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Drought stricken farmers are dipping into winter feed reserves
Aussie flock hits 116 year low
Drought is spreading
Seed deal to help flood-ravaged farms
Barenbrug Agriseeds is inviting Southland farmers to get in quickly on a special rate for hybrid grass seed to help repair flood-damaged pastures.
Australia farm production holds despite bushfires, drought
Australian agricultural production is forecast to remain high, despite bushfires and prolonged drought.
Feed budgeting vital to recovery
Feed budgeting is the big issue for Southland farmers coming out of the early February floods, according to Ollie Knowles, DairyNZ regional leader for Southland and South Otago.