We were prepared for that. The Government is taking extreme measures to ensure the safety of all New Zealanders and we fully support its decisions.
But it became clear to everyone that we were essential. We are essential because you are essential. It’s important every rural household at the end of every valley road gets the information they need. It’s important that everyone whose house is too far away from the cell tower to get workable internet has that information.
In a time where technology is helping many people work from home, shop and carry on in business it is the printed newspaper that is the best way of getting that information to many. We’re lucky to be able to continue to serve you, our readers, in this way. We take that privilege seriously. We know our production processes and supply chains are safe. We know that to navigate the uncharted waters ahead you need the news that matters to you.
While farming continues, the lockdown has altered many tasks, processes and functions on farms. We’re doing our best to identify those challenges and give you the information and data needed to make sound decisions.
This physical isolation we’re experiencing is unnerving but we hope being able to walk to the letterbox each week and find the Farmers Weekly there gives some normality and some assurance.
Take care and be kind.
We’ll weather together.
Bryan Gibson
