PM says government's policy has industry support, while NFF says more must be done to develop a national drought plan.

Local government in Queensland says it needs to be recognised as part of the answer to coping with drought in the state, and has prepared an eight-point action plan to back that up.

As the crowds rolled in on day two of the 2019 Rotary Field Days in Mareeba, organisers are hopeful for their best numbers yet.