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Preparing for drought: Bid to bring field trials to our region
Food & Fibre Gippsland has been working with a range of organisations and universities to bring long term field trials to Gippsland, in order to better understand how drought resilience can be developed within our farming systems.
Modelling to assist Gippsland farmers prepare for drought
Indicators for measuring and forecasting the extent and severity of drought impacts are being developed at national level, with projected benefits for the Australian agricultural sector. Crop yields, pasture growth and farm business outcomes will be the focus of ‘outcome-based’ drought indicators, which translate climate data into specific agricultural impacts. Food & Fibre Gippsland is working in specific areas that help to plan for drought cycles within our region.
Community Outreach Events
The National Recovery and Resilience Agency and Rotary Australia Community Outreach Events are coming to local Gippsland communities in February 2022 to provide support and advice on the drought, bushfire, flood and other challenges.
Getting Ahead of the Drought Cycle
The best time to manage a drought is before a drought, and Gippsland farmers are encouraged to act now to get ahead of the cycle while times are good. With yields high and commodity prices generally strong across the board, rural confidence is at a 20-year high according to the Rabobank Farm Viability Index released in June this year. It would appear many are saying ‘let the good times roll’.