Farmers will be out in force at Temora today at the second rally held by New South Wales Farmers' Association to fight against the closures of agricultural research centres around the state.

This rally comes just days after 300 angry farmers turned out in Grafton, outraged over the government’s plans to relocate the local Agricultural Research and Advisory Station.

Association President, Mal Peters, says farmers aren’t sitting back and accepting cuts to valuable research stations.  

“Farmers have had an absolute gutful of watching valuable services lost in country NSW and they will fight to the bitter end.

"Research plays a critical role in driving the agricultural industry forward. Australian farmers rely heavily on export markets, so we need to make sure that we are leading the way with agricultural productivity.

"The Association is driving this issue in regional New South Wales (NSW) and I will be telling the Minister personally about the impact this will have for people on the ground," Mr Peters said.

"Its not just farmers who are outraged, entire communities will be affected by this decision, many of which are still trying to manage the effects of the current drought.

"The current research and extension projects at Temora Agricultural Research & Advisory Station are vital for the future of Australia's only duel purpose oat breeding program.

"3000 producers grow oats in the Tablelands and Slopes of NSW alone and this program is of huge significance to them, as it provides more flexibility to grain and mixed farming enterprises," Mr Peters concluded.

Today's rally will be held outside the gates of the Temora Research and Advisory Centre. Temora is located one hour north of Wagga Wagga in southern NSW.