The state government is expanding the drought plan, but the Country Mayor's Association (CMA) members say more needs to be done to give the green thumbs a hand.
On 16 February the Government announced a number of initiatives to help farmers through dry spells, including doubling the drought loan available to $500,000.
CMA Chairman, Temora Mayor Rick Firman said the generosity of the loan does not make for a feasible solution.
“The decision to double the Drought Ready and Resilient Fund loan amount to $500,000 and establish the new $100 . . .
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