With a dry summer a possibility in many regions, now is the time to start planning ahead. Planning for dry conditions starts well before the rain stops, and these webinar recordings provide practical insights to help you prepare.
In part one of this series, NIWA climate and weather expert Chris Brandolino provides an outlook on what a strong El Niño could mean for New Zealand farmers. In this video, he explains the key weather signals to watch, including the likelihood of warmer temperatures, reduced rainfall, increased fire risk, and how these conditions may impact different regions across the country. He also discusses the uncertainty that remains and what farmers should be monitoring as the season unfolds.