Register now to join Agriculture Victoria's 6-episode webinar series on 'managing seasonal variability'.
Agriculture Victoria's Program Manager, Meat and Wool Services, Jennifer Alexander said now is a great time for farmers to make plans for the upcoming season.
The webinar series will help famers to consider the following questions:
- What are the influencing climate drivers?
- What is your feed and water situation?
- How much water is stored in your soil?
- How many livestock can you carry if we have a drier than average spring?
- Do you have enough water?
- Do you have reserves of hay, silage and grain?
'Following a couple of wetter seasons now is a good time to consider longer-term strategies for dealing with a potentially hotter, drier and more variable climate', Ms Alexander said.
- Key areas that are crucial for preparing your farm for a variable climate will also be explored, including:
- Protecting your pastures and soil from over-grazing, whilst maintaining fit and healthy livestock
- The benefits of using a stock containment area to confine stock during a dry season
- Options for improving the water security and quality on farm, such as tapping into a rural pipeline, installing a bore or drought reserve dam, tanks and pipes or a desalination unit
- Use of silage pits as a longer-term drought reserve.
The 6-part lunchtime series of hour-long webinars will begin on Wednesday September 20 at 12:30 pm, with subsequent webinars running each Wednesday until October 25.
Attendees are welcome to join one or all of the sessions and participate in discussions.
