Climate

The variability of the Australian climate has always been a challenge for Australian agriculture.
While Australian farmers have managed this recent drought with remarkable tenacity, it has highlighted the vulnerability of agriculture to climate variability - vulnerabilities that will be compounded by long-term changes in the climate.

In the face of these vulnerabilities and risks from climate, many farmers are testing and using different farming practices to build the resilience of their farms, so their properties are better able to withstand drought and other extreme events. 

Programs & Initiatives

CCRSPI: The National Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries

Australia's primary industries have drafted a national research strategy to address climate change and emissions management and trading.  Visit CCRSPI...

Managing Climate Variability

The Managing Climate Variability R&D Program has been helping Australian farmers to manage climate risk and climate variability on-the-ground for over a decade, providing them with practical tools to incorporate weather and climate information into farm business decisions. Visit Managing Climate Variability...

Land Water & Wool
Climate Variabilility sub-program

A national research and development program providing woolgrowers with practical tools to help manage natural resources sustainably and profitably. Visit Land Water & Wool...