News from the rural farming sector Rural advocates say not knowing when cyclone damaged back country roads in Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay will re-open is de-stablising farmers' mental health. Rural insurer FMG is calling on the help of external providers and overseas assessors to process claims for Cylone Gabrielle. A farmer in a remote cut off settlement north of Napier says they're struggling and feeling forgotten 16 days since the cyclone came through.