As you will be aware there has been severe damage to some areas on the top of the South Island with major flooding, farms still under water and road closures preventing outside assistance, deliveries, and pick-ups.
“Additional stock food is likely to be required for farmers in these areas to get through winter and there have been many offers of assistance that Feds will be working through over the coming days,” Mid Canterbury provincial president David Acland said.
“We know that time is very tight for everyone with calving and lambing, and many of you will find you’re having to balance your own feed needs.
"Please ensure you have enough feed for your own animals before offering to assist others.
“If you have surplus feed available or know someone else that does, this can be listed with the Feed Co-ordination Service (on the Feds website) and matched with a willing buyer in need.
“Alternately you may have space for grazing which can be listed there.
“If you are located in a flood-affected area and need assistance with sourcing feed please register here,” Acland said.
“For those that have indicated you would like to offer a cash donation, The Farmers Adverse Events Trust will ensure your funds are spent wisely.”

• By Pat Deavoll