Some of the areas in New Zealand which usually have a regular springling of rain have been rain-free since early September. These areas are huge dairying areas and are suffering a shortage of grass and fodder.
Waikato has had its driest January in 100 years. The hills there are brown like those of Hawkes Bay. I think we have had more rain lately than they have had... very unusual. The dairy farmers are suffering and using their winter fodder. When winter comes there could well be a major crisis.... possibly an opportunity for dairy farmers in other parts of the world eg Ireland, to gain new markets...
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