Federated Farmers Is Urging Farmers Affected By Cyclone Gabrielle Who Need Stock Feed And Those Willing To Donate To Use The National Feed Co-ordination Service

Federated Farmers is urging farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle who need stock feed and those willing to donate it to use the national feed co-ordination service. Federated Farmers Tararua president Sally Dryland says some depots are becoming overrun in places with goods being dropped off. She says the co-ordination service activated by the MPI and operated by Federated Farmers is the most efficient way of keeping track of everything. If the internet is still down, or a person has particular questions, the alternative is to ring their local Federated Farmers president. In areas such as Gisborne, where there is widespread pasture damage, capital stock may need to go off grazing over winter. Acting Gisborne president Charlie Reynolds says they are grateful for all the offers of support coming in. Federated Farmers Hawke’s Bay president Jim Galloway says some districts are still in response mode rather than recovery. He says once we know if we can get feed in, we will be very thankful those who can deliver straight to the farm.