File photo: sheep caught in snow by the Beast from the East last April in Terrerath, Co Wexford. New Zealand farmers are the ones now experiencing tough spring weather. \ Patrick Browne
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Strong winds and heavy rainfall on New Zealand's North Island earlier this month have killed an estimated 100,000 new-born lambs, an industry analyst told local media.
More than 20m lambs are born each year in New Zealand.
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Snow storm
A snow storm is now blanketing parts of the country's South Island, causing further stress to farmers and animals. Power outages were reported in the Otago region this Monday.
The region's dairy herds are in the middle of spring calving and New Zealand's milk production peaks in October.
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Strong winds and heavy rainfall on New Zealand's North Island earlier this month have killed an estimated 100,000 new-born lambs, an industry analyst told local media.
More than 20m lambs are born each year in New Zealand.
Snow storm
A snow storm is now blanketing parts of the country's South Island, causing further stress to farmers and animals. Power outages were reported in the Otago region this Monday.
The region's dairy herds are in the middle of spring calving and New Zealand's milk production peaks in October.
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