Northland's had phenomenal weather - if you're a tourist, but there's not many of those about. It's way too dry for farming. There's very limited growth and that's affecting the markets which are poorer than during lockdown. Animals are coming onto the market but are very hard to sell. Dairy herd prices are down on last year - despite the payout being one of the highest yet. Average cows are selling for $1350 down $180 to $200 on last year.
Around
Pukekohe the weather's been fine, dry and calm. Monday morning brought widespread scattered patches of frost.
In
Waikato the Hauraki area is dry but otherwise grass has been growing well. Cows that are still milking are producing well for the time of year. Maize crops for grain have yielded very well.