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Fonterra’s lift in its payout to $6/kgMS puts a brighter note on the end of a tough week for farming.

The Government expects to announce a support package for farmers affected by the earthquake with the “next few days”, says the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

Federated Farmers adverse events spokesperson Katie Milne says farmers in need should not feel they have to battle tough odds on their own.

Farmlands chief executive Peter Reidie says say their first priority has been people – staff and shareholders and they are providing co-ordinated assistance to the affected communities through Federated Farmers.

Federated Farmers board member Katie Milne says rural posties could play a significant role in helping to deal with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.

Federated Farmers is putting up two helicopters today to check on farmers isolated by the earthquake.

Farmers in Waikato face bills of up to $750,000 to comply with a proposed plan to improve fresh water quality.

Reaching those in need and getting a good understanding of where the need is greatest are the biggest challenges Federated Farmers is facing now in the earthquake response.

Federated Farmers says SH1 in upper South Island may be closed for over a week; opening a route via the Inland Kaikoura Road is being investigated.

HortNZ’s offices in the capital are closed again today but will re-open tomorrow.