As to loans, more than half a billion dollars in advances went out to the livestock cattle and hog sectors. There are about $450 million in loans still out. A couple of weeks ago the minister declared a stay of default. Under it, the money doesn't have to be repaid for approximately 18 months, until September 2010, and the first $100,000 of any individual borrowing continues to be interest-free.
On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.