Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland, but it's still been another tough summer for southern farmers.
Hot and dry summers have been the norm in recent years - and that's raised questions about what the future holds.
Our reporter Timothy Brown and camera operator Nathan McKinnon visited the Clutha district, and filed this report.

Recent rain no salve for drought concerns in Otago, Southland

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Recent rain no salve for drought concerns in Otago, Southland

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