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What could the current El Niño weather pattern mean for farmers?

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Publish Date
Thu, 23 Jul 2026, 7:05pm

New Zealand’s agriculture sector should be able to withstand the current El Niño weather pattern, although it may lead to increased farm costs, an agricultural economist says.

Earth Sciences New Zealand this month confirmed El Niño conditions have been reached the tropical Pacific and are expected to strongly influence New Zealand's weather. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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