One of the organisers of the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners has called on the Australian government to recall $25 million in foreign aid given to Iraq and Syria and hand it to drought-riddled farmers.

Brendan Farrell, who organised a convoy of 4,500 hay bales to be trucked to needy Queensland famers, posted a video to Facebook as he called for more money to be given to farmers.

"Look, I'm starting to get a little annoyed," Mr Farrell says to the camera.





"We're doing these hay runs and raising money truck drivers and truck companies probably to get 1,500 bucks in fuel each to drive 1,800 ks to drop donated hay off to famers in dire straights," Mr Farrell says.

"But then I've just seen that (Foreign Minister) Julia Bishop (sic) or whatever her name is, has just decided to give another $25 million to Syria."

The truckie-farmer then says it was time to "take a good hard look out ourselves" and remember that is "taxpayers' money that's going overseas".

He adds if money continues to go overseas Australia "will end up like Syria – stuffed."

View photos Aussie spirit! The hay runners are doing all they can to help drought-affected farmers. Photo: Facebook More

View photos Burrumbuttock Hay Runners. Source: Facebook More

The post received a mixed response on Facebook with a fierce debate sparked between supporters of Mr Farrell's statement and others who say Australia should be helping in Syria and Iraq.

View photos Some of the debate on the Facebook post. More

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said in a statement the Coalition government has given farmers $670 million in assistance and drought-relief packages.

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