Another drought could be on the cards for Southland this summer as the big dry starts to bite, with soil moisture well below normal and rainfall scarce…  Tiwai Point near Bluff has only recorded 1mm this year; that’s the driest start to a year recorded since records began in 1975… And parts of Invercargill had only recorded 12mm this month, which was the driest start to the year since 1998…  Sheep and beef farmer and our great mate Ben Dooley joins us now.

Another drought could be on the cards for Southland this summer as the big dry starts to bite, with soil moisture well below normal and rainfall scarce…  Tiwai Point near Bluff has only recorded 1mm this year; that’s the driest start to a year recorded since records began in 1975… And parts of Invercargill had only recorded 12mm this month, which was the driest start to the year since 1998…  Sheep and beef farmer and our great mate Ben Dooley joins us now.

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REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.

For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.