Snows
- The Resilience and Response of Farm Households in the Aftermath of the 2006 Canterbury Snow Storm
June 2007
This report documents the social impact on farm households and their communities of the Canterbury snow storms of June 2006. Particular attention is paid to issues of resilience and response to this event. - Farming through Snow
9 Feb 2004
Farmers' experiences during the 1992 snows and their recommendations on ways to minimise livestock losses in future snows. - Snowfall Risk Management
November 1994
The information recorded here about preparing for future snows by having prepared plans and priorities, by learning from others, by building up reserves, are all components of ensuring the survival and strengthening of the farm business. This is practical risk management at work and these are the kinds of things which lead towards more sustainable farming systems.
Contact for Enquiries
North Island
Phil Journeaux
Manager
North Island Regions
Sector Performance Policy
MAF Policy
Private Bag 3123
Hamilton
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 7 957 8314
Fax: +64 7 957 8315
South Island
John Greer
Regional Team Leader
Natural Resources Group
MAF Policy
PO Box 20 280
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 3 943 1703
Fax: +64 3 943 1757
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