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Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the SA Pastoral Zone

The average rainfall for the 40 woolgrower families in the area stretching from north of Port Augusta to east of Burra is less than 350 millimetres and rainfall distribution is highly variable.

The aim of Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the SA Pastoral Zone was to help growers more effectively use climate forecasts when making grazing management decisions for the season ahead.

Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the Western Zone (QLD)

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 (more)...

Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the WA Southern Pastoral Zone

With 70 per cent of woolgrowers’ income made in 30 per cent of years (averaged over 10 years), woolgrowers need access to tailored, good quality, timely information that will better enable them to manage for climactic variability.

Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in Western NSW

The western pastoral zone of NSW covers the area bound by Walgett in the north, Balranald in the south, Broken Hill in the west and Nyngan in the east. Since 1879, five extended droughts have caught many graziers in the region unprepared, resulting in major stock losses and sometimes irreparable land degradation. But through Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in Western NSW, some 330 woolgrowers were introduced to seasonal climate forecasts (more)...

Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in Australia’s Pastoral Zone

Much of Australia’s rangelands are characterised by extreme climate variability which represents a major challenge for woolgrowers. In order to maintain or increase productivity while minimising negative environmental impacts on the land, producers need access to reliable seasonal climate forecast (SCF) information at critical times for key management decisions.

Mitchell grass death in Queensland: extent, economic impact and potential for recovery

Mitchell grass is an important economic resource for graziers in western Queensland. Mitchell grasslands have seen a marked decline in condition across large areas. Queensland Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries (DPI&F) researcher David Phelps and colleagues are working with Queensland graziers to assess the extent and economic impact of Mitchell grass dieback and to devise recovery strategies. Funding for the research is joint (more)...