A long-awaited drought classification has brought relief to Waikato farmers
A long-awaited drought classification has brought relief to Waikato farmers
29 February 2020
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor has heeded calls to classify the impacts of drought as an adverse event.
It unlocks an extra 80-thousand dollars to speed up the recovery of farming and horticultural businesses, including one-on-one support for farmers.
Waikato Primary Industries Adverse Event chairman and Ohinewai farmer Neil Bateup says it's been a long time coming.
He says it's recognition of just how difficult it is out there for them.
Earlier this month, the Minister announced a drought classification in North Auckland and Northland.
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