NSW Farmers has welcomed two boosts for the bush, with a pothole pledge and new funding for drought resilience.
On Wednesday the NSW Government announced a $155 million rural road blitz to repair damaged roads, and joined the federal government in pledging $43.2 million for drought resilience.
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said additional funding to fix the state's rural and regional roads was long overdue, with successive floods wreaking havoc in recent years.
"There's a long backlog of repairs to be done, and our local councils need funding to fix our local roads and bridges too - but this is an essential step forward in making our ruined roads driveable once again," Mr Martin said.
"Our families and friends deserve to drive on roads that are safe and fit for use - and this funding will go a long way towards getting our roads back on track."
A $43.2 million investment in drought training and resources was also welcomed, as drought conditions persisted in the south and west of the state.
Mr Martin said investment in the Farm Business Resilience Program provided farmers with coaching, workshops and other resources to support drought management and planning throughout 2025 and beyond.
"Drought is a reality of farming, but it's still a huge challenge - and farmers have to manage risks very carefully, so they can keep on farming into the future," Mr Martin said.
"It's great to see the Minns and Albanese Governments have recognised this and are providing farmers with resources that can drive decision-making through tough conditions, so they can continue to produce food and fibre for the world."
