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Do you need to know more about the El Nino alert and what it will mean for your farm?

Want to find out which indicators you should use for forecasting and what you can be doing now to prepare your farm for the coming conditions?

In this webinar you'll hear from Bureau of Meteorology Senior Climatologist Catherine Ganter, who will take a deep dive to explain why the BOM has declared an El Nino alert and what it will mean for weather patterns across Australia. Catherine will also discuss what indicators farmers should be using for weather and long-range forecasting.

You will also hear from Graeme Hand, a Holistic Management Certified Educator, who will talk us through holistic decision-making processes you can use to prepare your farm for an El Nino.

Fiona Best, CEO of Birchip Cropping Group, will then talk through strategies they are developing to make cropping operations more resilient to drought.

Recorded on 20 July 2023 by Farmers for Climate Action

Understanding GHG emissions, climate change and climate extremes with Prof. Mark Howden - 11:40 - 58:00
Carbon in farming landscapes with Caitlyn Baljak - 58:37 - 1:26:10
Adaptation options within Australian agriculture with Dr Steven Crimp - 1:26:18 - 1:58:47
Renewable energy in agriculture with Angus Dunne - 1:59:27 - 2:23:12
Enhancing drought resilience at farm, community and regional scales with Prof. David Phelps - 2:23:50 - 2:50:01
Agri-politics and communicating climate change with Dr Bec Colvin - 2:50:33 - 3:21:35

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Farmers want to increase the biodiversity of their farms and they should be rewarded for it.

The Nature Repair Market Bill is the Federal Government’s proposed solution to increasing biodiversity on-farm.

It is currently making its way through Parliament. What would the bill mean for farmers and is it up to the task of driving investment and increasing biodiversity.

In this webinar you will hear from Professor David Lindenmayer (ANU) and Les White (former adviser to then-Agriculture Minister David Littleproud) who share their insights into how to drive on-farm biodiversity and if this current government’s approach is the right one.

Iain and Kate Field run Leap Farm, a seasonal goat dairy and beef cattle farm located in Copping, Tasmania. Their farm business's case study features in our report, 'Farming Forever - a national plan for climate change and agriculture'. Read the full report here: https://farmersforclimateaction.org.au/farming-forever

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Olivia Lawson and her husband run Paringa Livestock, a breeder of elite genetics for Australian beef producers, which is based in central Victoria. Their farm business's case study features in our report, 'Farming Forever - a national plan for climate change and agriculture'. Read the full report here: https://farmersforclimateaction.org.au/farming-forever

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On 15 March 2023, Farmers for Climate Action launched a report titled, Farming Forever: A National Plan for Climate Change and Agriculture.

Based on our engagement with more than 600 farmers, agriculture industry and more, we announce our plan for a national approach to climate change and agriculture. 

Australian farmers are on the front lines of climate change, facing more severe and frequent drought, heatwaves, fires and floods. At the same time, the shift to a low-emissions world also presents farmers and rural communities with significant opportunities.

An effective national policy on climate change and agriculture will allow us to ensure Australian farmers are prepared to deal with the changing climate and able to seize the economic opportunities that come from moving to a low carbon economy.

This recording was taken on 15 March 2023 and hosted by Emily Jones, Organising Manager for Farmers for Climate Action.

Guest speakers:
Senator the Hon Murray Watt - Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Dr Kate Andrews - NRM Regions Australia
Olivia Lawson - Director & Co-Principal of Paringa Livestock Pty Ltd

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Electric vehicles are making their way onto Australian roads. But when will we start to see more EVs on our farms? In what timeframe will electric heavy machinery become available? What infrastructure will be required to ensure that farmers and rural Australia are equipped to deal with this new demand?


In this webinar you'll hear from Stephanie Gersekowski (John Deere) and Ross De Rango (Electric Vehicles Council) who will share what is on the horizon for electric farm vehicles and what will be needed from our energy systems to make the most of these opportunities.

This webinar was recorded on 23 February 2023.

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This session will shine a light on the stories of young people who have become leaders in the agricultural sector and used their voices to take on the issues that matter to them. From tackling the impacts of climate change on-farm to advocating for their sectors and communities, these young leaders will share their personal journeys and the various ways they have made a difference. The webinar will also explore the role organisations and movements play in empowering young people in ag, and showcase the opportunities available for those who want to get involved.

Whether you’re a young or emerging farmer, an aspiring leader, or simply passionate about agriculture, this webinar is for you.

Guest speakers include: Kate McBride, Nicholas Blanford, Caitlin McConnel and Oli Le Lievre.

Facilitated by Ellen Litchfield (Farmers for Climate Action)

This webinar was held on Thu, 16 Feb 2023.

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