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Earthquake effects on rural community surveyed
Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 9:59 am | Rural Recovery Group
Rural people with access to the internet are being asked to participate in a University of Canterbury survey to understand the effects of the September 4 earthquake. More >>
Farmers urged to check equipment
Monday, 27 September 2010, 5:44 pm | Rural Recovery Group
Farmers need to check wells, grain silos and structures for damage now so they can submit claims as soon as possible, the Rural Recovery Group co-ordinator Allan Baird says. More >>
Months of work in recovering, farmer says
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 10:48 am | Rural Recovery Group
While they are still able to milk their 350 cows, Kaiapoi sharemilkers Michael and Tammy Wells who farm the family land are now looking at having to rebuild their milking shed and undertake a long programme of tasks over several months. More >>
Farmers need to start pumps now
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 9:47 am | Rural Recovery Group
Farmers in most earthquake-affected areas should start turning pumps back on now to check whether they are working, Rural Recovery Group co-ordinator Allan Baird says. More >>
Farmers urged to call for quake assistance
Thursday, 9 September 2010, 5:42 pm | Rural Recovery Group
Canterbury farmers dealing with the aftermath of Saturday’s earthquake and aftershocks are being advised to call the newly established Regional Rural Recovery Group for assistance. More >>