Droughts
Impact of droughts on New Zealand farm businesses ...
- Drought recovery
June 2008
This handout includes a compilation of articles commissioned by MAF that focus on repairing drought-damaged pasture, farm management options for drought recovery, and use of nitrogen fertiliser to bridge post-drought feed deficits. - Need help with drought relief? [158K PDF]
June 2008
This brochure describes the range of government assistance (MAF, Rural Support Trusts, Working for Families, Ministry of Social Development, Work and Income, Inland Revenue and Stress Counselling) available to farmers and farm workers affected by drought. - Drought Help, May 2008 [ 33K PDF]
Publication produced by the Hawkes Bay Regional Drought Committee in May 2008, highlighting the usefulness of feed budgeting, the potential for spring feed deficits and what to do about them, along with key contact numbers for assistance. It is based on a similar brochure produced by the Wairarapa Drought Committee in early autumn 2008. - A Resource for Drought Management - Lessons from the Eastern Drought of 1997/1998
Droughts have been frequent visitors to New Zealand in recent years. During these events, drought committees and industry groups have compiled advice that, even with the passing of time, remains relevant. This booklet was first published during the winter following the 1997/98 Wairarapa/Tararua drought. It compiled information that came out during that event, and was intended to provide a resource for future events. The booklet has now been converted into electronic format at the request of the 2008 Wairarapa Drought Committee and, with minor updating, is now available for downloading as a useful pointer to key issues in droughts. - Meeting the Challenges: Key points for getting through droughts
February 2008
This pamphlet identifies the key factors that contribute to improving the recovery of farming businesses from droughts and highlights the range of decisions that need to be made.- PDF download [1.4M PDF]
- Economic Impact of the 2007 East Coast Drought on the Sheep and Beef Sector
November 2007
This report provides an analysis of the medium-term economic effects within the East Coast region of the major drought which impacted the sheep and beef farming sector, during the first half of 2007. - Animal feed and welfare options for the coming months [1.1M PDF]
August 2007
Publication distributed by the Hawkes Bay Regional Drought Committee covering feed options following the latest drought. - Drought Recovery Strategies
19 September 2003
Publication originally prepared and distributed by Wrightson Ltd as part of a Drought Recovery initiative for Marlborough.
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