Farmers hoping to alleviate future flood threats want a comprehensive review into infrastructure planning decisions that may have exacerbated La Nina flooding.

Levees, roadways and other built structures can alter the speed, depths and movement of flood water.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin to hear why he believes public and private works need to be examined.

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