<div>'Big call': minister refuses to link drought to climate change on Q&A</div>

Agriculture minister David Littleproud tells ABC audience he doesn’t ‘give a rats’ whether climate change is man-madeThe agriculture minister says linking the drought affecting much of Australia to man-made climate change is a “big call” and he does not “give a rats if it’s man-made or not”.David Littleproud made the comment on the ABC’s Q&A program on Monday, which was filmed in Lismore in the northern rivers region of New South Wales. His comment was booed by the audience. Related: Turnbull announces $12,000 payments for drought-stricken farmers Why is the Australian government not giving drought stricken farmers adequate support? @afsnsw @D_LittleproudMP & @fitzhunter respond #QandA pic.twitter.com/U6YW1tnAM0What is your plan, after this drought to ensure farmers livelihoods are secure for the future? @fitzhunter @D_LittleproudMP & @afsnsw respond #QandA pic.twitter.com/ENk1rzpRH6 Related: Australia's drought crisis and farmers' stories of anxiety, fear and resilience Next week a sequel of #QandA on drought from another rural centre, Nimbin Continue reading...