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BOM's Water and the Land (WATL) Website
Meteorological Information for Primary Industry and Natural Resources Management
Download New Fact Sheets
Climate Change in Australia: Impacts and Adaptations (pdf)
Farmers' Stories of Managing Climate Variability
Farmers Reduce Risk from Climate
Farmers share their techniques and insights on managing in the face of an increasingly variable climate. Masters of the Climate
Webinars on Climate
One-hour web-based seminars are being trialled for farmers to learn about climate.
MCV Program Brochure
The program brochure provides an overview of the program.
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Seasonal climate forecast tools and information on the internet - user needs analysis report
This report summarises a user needs analysis of seasonal forecast tools and information on the internet conducted for Managing Climate Variability Program.
MCV User Needs Analysis (484KB)
Make Hay While the Sun Shines... or Not
After saving $20,000 by deciding not to cut his crop for hay, Bill Long is convinced of the benefits of Yield Prophet®. More info...
The Managing Climate Variability Program has been helping Australian farmers to manage climate risk on-the-ground for over a decade, providing them with practical tools to incorporate climate information into farm business decisions.
Our top priorities are:
- To improve seasonal forecasting - its accuracy, lead-time and ease of use.
- To provide tools and services for managing climate risk.
- To increase adoption of climate risk management among Australian farmers and natural resource managers.
Find out more about the MCV program and its research.
Australian Agriculture & Climate Change
- How will climate change affect Australian agriculture?
- How are leading farmers managing the risk?
A recent presentation on 'Australian Farmers Managing Climate Change' outlines the impacts of climate change on Australian agriculture and includes examples of new approaches and tools: Impacts and Adaptations - Peter Hayman (1047KB)
Farmers' Perspective: 2030 and 2070 (262KB)
