Brent Donald keeps an eye on some of the wayward crossbred lambs on the Donald family farm at Balcairn in North Canterbury. In North Canterbury lockdown has changed little for Brent Donald, as he reaches the middle of lambing season. About1500 sheep will be giving birth on his 1000-acre mixed farming property at Balcairn. North Canterbury Federated Farmers president Caroline Amyes said communication with farm suppliers had been positive, with most having robust systems in place to deal with any Covid-19 outbreaks. CHRIS SKELTON/Stuff North Canterbury Federated Farmers president Caroline Amyes does not believe the lockdown will severely impact farmers.

Source: Stuff August 18, 2021 05:15 UTC