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.