Farmers urge better preparation for 'the next drought’ as Labor suggests war cabinet

National Farmers' Federation calls for a 'new approach' for future dry spells

Farmers are calling on the government to develop a new drought policy that ends an "ad hoc" and reactive approach to drought, saying government efforts to date have been a national failure.

The National Farmers' Federation signed off on a drought policy framework on Wednesday, calling for a "new approach" for future dry spells, while saying the plan would not address the current situation facing farmers.