Farmers in four pilot regions are encouraged to have their say in the design of two innovative Australian Government programs aimed at boosting drought resilience.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) digital platform and Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DRSAT) will provide accessible and practical information to help farmers prepare for and adapt to climate change.
“Our farmers have a proud history and a wealth of local climate knowledge so it’s important we tap into their ideas. I encourage anyone in these pilot regions to get involved” Minister Littleproud said.
A first online workshop will be held today, covering the Western Australian wheat belt. Further workshops will be held later this week and next, targeting pilot regions in the Queensland Dry Tropics, the Condamine and Northern Tablelands, and the Victorian Mallee and south-east South Australia.
“The workshops are an opportunity to have a conversation about how these tools can support farmers in planning for drought. They will explore how the tools present future climate information and link to other resources to support decision-making over the short and longer term.”
If you can’t make these workshops, further regular workshops and other opportunities to engage in the design and development of the digital tools are planned. To find out how to get involved, you can email [email protected] or visit the links below.
