From 26–28 March 2026, the Food & Fibre Gippsland (F&FG) Team attended FarmWorld 2026, recognising it as a premier engagement platform aligned with our strategic, regional and resilience objectives. The event provided a unique opportunity to connect with producers, industry, government and partners at scale, while reinforcing the work of the South East Node and the Victorian Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub.

Gippsland’s agricultural sector is facing increasing pressure from climate volatility, including drought, fire, floods and storms. These environmental challenges compound long‑standing constraints such as seasonal feed gaps, soil limitations, inefficient land use and sub‑optimal returns on capital investment. Collectively, these factors undermine producers’ capacity to manage risk, maintain productivity and reinvest in resilient farm systems.

In response, local producers are exploring multispecies pasture systems as a practical pathway to enhance soil health, improve feed reliability and strengthen long-term business viability.