That is the message from Rural Support Trust co-ordinators throughout the region. They would be running on adrenaline while responding to the heavy rainfall and its immediate effects, Ms Ludemann said. South Canterbury Rural Support Trust chairman David Hewson said although his part of the country was ''pretty wet'', farmers appeared to have ''managed OK''. Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust co-ordinator Allan Baird said his branch had not received any calls since the floods, but emphasised people should phone whenever they needed to. Federated Farmers has activated its helpline, asking farmers who can offer grazing or feed to phone 0800 327-646.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 02, 2017 05:26 UTC