There's relief among farmers as the Government recognises drought conditions in Taranaki.

Federated Farmers says the region's had a year-and-a-half of unusually low rainfall, particularly in Manaia, Hāwera and Kakaramea.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says it's forced some farmers to feed-out livestock or sell earlier.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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There's relief among farmers as the Government recognises drought conditions in Taranaki.
Federated Farmers says the region's had a year-and-a-half of unusually low rainfall, particularly in Manaia, Hāwera and Kakaramea.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says it's forced some farmers to feed-out livestock or sell earlier.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the drought conditions impacting Taranaki farmers

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