Help for farmers

Federated Farmers president Don Nicolson. Photo / Mark Mitchell

About 70 volunteers will today help Southland and South Otago farmers struggling after last week's snowfall.

They will deliver non-perishable food and fact sheets and offer a sympathetic ear.

Federated Farmers president Don Nicolson estimates farmers are facing losses of more than $50 million after snow, icy rain and chilling winds last week.

- NZPA