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Claire

ToolkitToolkit - climate impacts

Climate risks and impacts on farming

It’s worth bearing in mind how others—policymakers, communities, markets, suppliers, insurers, and investors— respond to a changing climate and the shift to a clean economy. Some of the resources we’ve found useful include: Media interview and presentation from Tim Reeves,…
Claire
December 15, 2021
ToolkitToolkit - preparing yourself

Mental health and resilience

Australian farmers and their families are no strangers to adversity and rural communities often have strategies for coping with difficult times. Ironically, farmers’ famous stoicism can sometimes prove a barrier to seeking assistance for mental health and other problems. Climate…
Claire
December 15, 2021
ToolkitToolkit - commodities

Livestock

Some of the ways in which livestock producers can adapt to the changing climate include: Select breeds and within breeds for tolerance to changing conditions, including heat, diseases, and parasites Modify the timing of mating and weaning based on seasonal…
Claire
December 15, 2021
ToolkitToolkit - commodities

Cropping

The cropping sector in Australia is very susceptible to climate impacts. ABARES predicts that the cropping sector has been successfully adapting so far, with a predicted 68% increase in productivity offsetting the negative climate impacts to produce an increase or…
Claire
December 15, 2021
ToolkitToolkit - commodities

Horticulture + viticulture

Some of the ways in which those in horticulture and viticulture can adapt to the changing climate include: Review regional climate projections before establishing new vineyards/orchards Explore alternative species, varieties and/or rootstocks Modify canopy and floor management practices to conserve…
Claire
December 15, 2021
ToolkitToolkit - commodities

Dairy

Some of the ways in which dairy producers can adapt to the changing climate include: Select breeds and within breeds for tolerance to changing conditions, including heat, diseases, and parasites Review the property for access to shade, shelter, and water…
Claire
December 15, 2021