Dozens of volunteers are travelling in a convoy from Sydney to deliver much-needed goods to some of New South Wales’ drought-stricken farmers. 

More than 20 cars are making a 200-kilometre journey from Lithgow to Yeoval, south of Dubbo, to provide relief to farmers.

More than 20 cars are driving together to Yeoval, south of Dubbo, to deliver groceries to drought-affected farmers.

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Their haul includes canned food, coffee, toiletries and four trailers carrying more than 1000 litres of water. 

Engineer Sergey Antonov was inspired to help the farmers after seeing several heartbreaking stories of despair endured by farmers. 

“As soon as I saw in the news that Australian farmers are struggling to feed the youngest generation of their stock, I realised I needed to do something right now,” he told SBS News.

Initially, an idea between three of Mr Antonov’s friends, interest quickly spread once he posted the event on social media.

Within days dozens of people from the Russian community offered to join the convoy.

The convoy is driving 200km to reach farmers in drought-stricken NSW.

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“I’m really grateful for all the people who responded to my call over the Internet. I’m really amazed,” he said.

“Farmers spend most of their budgets on stock feed and now they are struggling to feed themselves. It’s not right. This situation should be fixed somehow. So that’s why we’re trying to save farmers and cover their back.

“If I can help them to not think about the basic everyday needs. I’ll be happy.”

Along with a large haul, Mr Antonov has also packed his engineering tools. 

“I know there are some problems with the pumps and the water heating system on the farmers,” he said.

“I’m ready to roll my sleeves and go.”

The volunteers are expected to reach their destination on Saturday night at an event in the town’s local pub where some of the aid will be distributed.