The funding, as part of the new $190 million drought relief measure, will provide up to $12,000 extra for farmers in drought-affected areas.
Some say the new grants are inadequate.
Federal government defends its drought-relief measures
Cattle in Coonabarabran, in Central Western region of New South Wales Source: Getty Images
Coalition M-Ps have thrown their support behind Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's new drought relief package.
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