Lessons from the dry years as El Niño gathers force

<p>As farmers prepare for the impacts of the intense El Niño weather pattern, drought veterans, younger farmers and rural support specialists compare plans, share hard-earned lessons and discuss when to act before dry conditions arrive. </p><p>You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/1695067/country-life-lessons-from-the-dry-years-as-el-nino-gathers-force">here</a>.</p><p>With thanks to:</p><ul><li>Willie Falloon, Hannah French, John Booth, and Robert Hickson</li><li>Photo credit Selby Jowsey</li></ul><p>Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.</p><p>Send us your feedback or get in touch at <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/country@rnz.co.nz">country@rnz.co.nz</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=a4f98a2f-527f-4ced-b742-ef1aa1cf4316">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>