El Niño-Driven Frosts Damage Avocado Crops in Tauranga
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
Record-breaking El Niño conditions, evidenced by high global sea-surface temperatures, have been linked to recent cold weather in New Zealand. In Tauranga, cold frosts around -6C were particularly damaging to avocado orchards, ruining next year's potential crop. This climate pattern has also been associated with a dry summer, following one of the driest July months on record.
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Why it matters
The combination of El Niño-driven dry conditions and cold frosts is negatively impacting local agriculture. This climate stress is also contributing to a shift in the regional economy, with kiwifruit planting increasing while dairy farms in the Bay of Plenty are decreasing.
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Who's involved
- El NiñoClimate driver causing high sea temperatures and cold frosts
- TaurangaLocation experiencing frost damage to avocado orchards
- Bay of Plenty Regional CouncilRegional authority managing the economic base affected by agricultural shifts
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Earth Sciences New Zealand is providing forecasts regarding the impacts of El Niño in New Zealand, specifically concerning the Tauranga area.Sub-event
El Niño impacts are causing cold frosts that are damaging avocado orchards in Tauranga.1 source
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