Matt Long says it's tough for farmers to handle floods after a drought, but they are not alone and must ask for support. Ricky Wilson/Stuff Dark clouds: Farmers’ need to look out for each other and their mental health during tough times. Ricky Wilson/Stuff Doug Avery has been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit for services to agriculture and mental health. “Ask for help: Call the Rural Support Trust, call your bank or call farm consultants.”Farmers who can share spare feed can also contact the Rural Support Trust to help, he said. I don’t have those times any more, but you must remember to be kind to yourself.”WHERE TO GET HELPRural Support Trust – Call 0800 RURAL HELP.

Source: Stuff July 23, 2020 21:22 UTC