Struggles are continuing for drought-stricken farmers in Hawke's Bay

Wairarapa farmers have been contributing by giving more than 400 bales of feed, and more than one million dollars has come collectively from local and central Government.

Federated Farmers Hawke's Bay President Jim Galloway says there's still a long way to go before they can get back to normal.

He says they're not having much rain and have to climb out of a deficit before getting anywhere near positive territory.