As part of Operation Drought Relief, the Rapid Relief Team delivered much needed reprieve to 297 farmers in the Bourke and Walgett regions over March 19-20

The RRT have committed to donating 1600 tonnes of livestock feed to drought affected Aussie farmers throughout 2020.

With the help of volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, RRT was able to deliver 374 tonnes of livestock pellets over the two days.

Both events were modified in line with the advice from NSW Health around public gatherings, with RRT volunteers serving drive-through burgers to farmers in their cars.

Walgett grazier Nick Fletcher said while it is looking a lot better than it was six weeks ago, people need to understand that it doesn't rain money, it rains expenses.

"Now that we've got a bit of moisture in the ground, we're now walking a bit of a tight rope now with our banks to see if we're already at our limits with overdrafts and what not," he said.

"We've still got a crop to put in this year and hopefully we can get the money to get it in the ground and grow as much as we need to."

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Mr Fletcher said most farmers are not going to have any income into December.

"Under the current circumstances with coronavirus, there is talks of the sale yard shutting down, and if we can't sell our stock then there's another compounded issue there," he explained.

"Coming to an event like this - it's one of those things that just makes you realise that people don't forget where you are and who you are.

"I'm just grateful that we've had the opportunity to get a bit of extra feed for our stock who are suffering somewhat at the moment."

Bourke Shire mayor thanked the RRT for their efforts.

"I can appreciate what you've done and I'm sure all my community appreciates what you're doing for our town. It's a wonderful thing to do," he said.

Ron Arkcoll, RRT Managing Director from the PBCC said their values of care and compassion motivated them to help farmers across drought-stricken NSW and Queensland.

"Today's Farmers Community Connect is about bringing together both farmers and the community to have a bite to eat, a chat with mates and support each other through some tough times, even though it was through the car window this time," Mr Arkcoll said.

"And particularly with some of the panic around coronavirus, it's important to remind people to stay calm and help each other out when they need it."

"Our journey across the state to deliver feed for livestock and support for farmers and their families has been a humble one, and a real eye-opener to the goodness found in the power of community.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro joined the RRT on the Friday, for their on the ground support for farmers in regional NSW throughout the drought and bushfire season.

"The recent rainfall in the Bourke and Walgett area has been a relief for many farmers, but sadly the drought is far from over," Mr Barilaro said.

Over the past 18 months, RRT's Operation Drought Relief has seen 12,525 bales of hay and some 2,042.5

tonnes of livestock pellets, delivered to 10+ locations across NSW and Queensland, helping thousands of

farmers and their families in need.