At this time of year most farmers have one eye on the sky for rain, and the other eye on their drying out pastures or crops.
From my farm, I can see the hills around the Hawke's Bay drying out.
While New Zealand does not have the same bushfire risks
With rural Hawke's Bay now under a restricted fire season, it time to think carefully about fire risks. Photo / File
At this time of year most farmers have one eye on the sky for rain, and the other eye on their drying out pastures or crops.
From my farm, I can see the hills around the Hawke's Bay drying out.
While New Zealand does not have the same bushfire risks