Weatherzone, By: ABC, 05/10/2013
The president of the National Farmers Federation says it's time to release the details of new drought support measures. Around 17 per cent of New South Wales is in drought and 65 per cent is experiencing very dry conditions. Parts of Western Australia and Queensland are also in drought and Victoria is waiting for rain.
NFF President Duncan Fraser says the states signed off on the federal drought policy last week, but it lacks detail and governments need to be specific about the help on offer soon.
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