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Lobby groups turn their attention to increasing drought support ahead of Victorian state budget

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Lobby groups are calling on the Victorian State government to better support drought stricken farmers..two weeks out from the state budget. 

Regions in the South-West are experiencing drought conditions, and are eagerly waiting for an autumn break. 

Last September, the state government announced a 13 and a half million dollar support package for struggling  producers. 

Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with United DairyFarmers Victoria President Bernard Free about what more the government needs to do. 

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