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19-03-2013 08:56 AM
| New Zealand
Fewer than 12 farmers sign for drought package
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says fewer than a dozen people have signed up for the Government's rural assistance package for drought relief.
But a Rural Support Trust coordinator says it's early days yet.
Mr Guy says he's not surprised there's been a slow uptake because farmers are resilient people and are not interested in a handout.
But a Rural Support Trust coordinator says it's early days yet.
Mr Guy says he's not surprised there's been a slow uptake because farmers are resilient people and are not interested in a handout.
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