CLIENTS of National Bank of Australia (NAB) had their thoughts and concerns addressed on Friday at a community high tea held at Lazy River Estate.
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NAB group executive products and markets, Antony Cahill, said it was humbling to speak to customers and staff in regional areas.
"I think it's very important to have that connection with clients in the rural areas, not just the cities," Mr Cahill said.
Mr Cahill said his team were up-to-date on the current situation in terms of the drought in the Orana region.
"We know people are facing difficulties," he said.
"But I think there's a strong point of optimism in the agricultural industry out here."
NAB group executive enterprise services and transformation, Renee Roberts, said she had been honoured to speak with fourth and fifth generation farmers in the region.
"The beauty of people out here is their strong succession planning," she said.
"People are making sure the agricultural industry is carried on."
The pair both agreed that Dubbo was a strong regional centre for the Orana region.
"From the people we've been able to speak with out here, it's evident there is a strong diversity in farming," Mr Cahill said.
Coming off the back-end of the 2014 harvest season, Mr Cahill said this time of the year was "exciting" for farmers.