Drought relief for struggling Australian farmers

The Turnbull government has announced a new $190 million package for farmers as they struggle through what's being described as one of the worst droughts of the past century.

Mifugo yawakulima wa NSW yakabiliwa kwa ukame mkali Source: Getty Images

The funding, which includes a boost for mental health services, takes the federal government’s drought response to $576 million.

As the National Farmers' Federation says it will bring much-needed relief to farmers.