After travelling hundreds of kilometres from Broken Hill to Walgett and listening to many people in between, Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said more must be done to support farmers through one of the worst droughts in living memory.
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"I travelled around the State talking to country communities and farmers who've been doing it tough," Mr Marshall said.
"My takeaway from this week has been simple - it's time for more support.
"While the sheer resilience and determination of our farmers has stood out to me on this trip, the unrelenting drought is taking its toll.
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Mr Marshall said farmers once again faced tough decisions to get through the year, while rural townships were confronted with lower economic activity, leaving many struggling to stay afloat.
"The NSW Government has already provided $1.5 billion in drought support measures," he said.
"Many of the farmers I visited this week have benefitted from these measures and said they've provided some much needed reprieve.
"But as drought conditions persist there is a need for the NSW Government to step in and do more. That's why I'll be working with the Premier, Deputy Premier and other relevant ministers to urgently deliver a new round of drought assistance measures."
For more information on the NSW Government's drought assistance measures visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/climate-and-emergencies/droughthub
