Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the Western Zone (QLD)
Land & Water Australia. 2007. Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the Western Zone (QLD). [Online] (Updated June 10th, 2008)
Available at: http://lwa.gov.au/node/27 [Accessed Tuesday 26th of April 2011 04:31:05 PM ].
Summary
Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the Western Zone aimed to deliver accurate, region-specific seasonal forecasts to these growers up to six months ahead, enabling them to make productive and environmentally-sound management decisions based on potential rainfall. Initially the project team tested the skill of three forecast systems, Average SOI, SOI Phases and 9-Phase SST, to predict rainfall or pasture growth for lead times ranging from zero to six months.
Background
The western pastoral zone of Queensland is home to up to 500 woolgrowing families and extends from Julia Creek in the north to the NSW border in the south, Boulia in the west and Roma in the east.
The project focused on giving growers a more useful forecast of summer rainfall, up to six months in advance so they can instigate management changes more in line with the seasonal outlook, boosting their long-term viability and productivity.
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Citation
Land & Water Australia. 2007. Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the Western Zone (QLD). [Online] (Updated June 10th, 2008)
Available at: http://lwa.gov.au/node/27 [Accessed Tuesday 26th of April 2011 04:31:05 PM ].