Using technology to adapt dryland farming practices to a changing climate
This project is helping farmers adapt to climate change, through the use of new technology to assist with farm management. The Gecko Clan Landcare Network, with support from the National Landcare Program and the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, established three dryland farming technology demonstration sites across the Hume region to monitor soil temperature and moisture, as well as local rainfall. Following the establishment of each monitoring site, a local field day was held to provide information to land managers about how to access and use the data. Climate change forecasts for the Hume region predict increased overall temperatures, more intense rainfall events and less rainfall in autumn, winter and spring. Local information is essential in adapting dryland farming practices to these events. The network of monitoring sites has improved the information available to dryland farmers to help them make better land management decisions while adapting to climate change. This project has had the additional benefits of connecting farmers and encouraging learning from each other, especially in challenging times.
Private and non-profit organisations , Civil society , Local government
Knowledge-building , Intervention
Natural environment , Primary industries and food system
Total $98,000 - $73,000 funding received from the Community Climate Change Adaptation (3CA) Grants program + $25,000 from internal and external partners.
Drought , Changes in temperature , Changes in precipitation
2021
2023
Vic DEECA
Unknown
Links were correct at time of data collection but are subject to frequent change.