Nearly two years of drought research available online – Free
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We can’t control the weather, but we can help you manage the risk.
That’s the Drought Info initiative – providing independent research and information to support farmers through times of drought and help them make better farm management and practice decisions.
Nearly two years of research is available online, for free at www.droughtinfo.com.au.
What has been covered:
- April 2024: Long-term livestock feed storage
- March 2024: Staffing during droughts
- February 2024: Soil health
- January 2024: Making hay and silage
- December 2023: Restocking strategies
- November 2023: Maintaining the quality of grain in storage
- October 2023: Drought budgeting and banking
- September 2023: Animal health in drought
- August 2023: Feed grain storage options
- July 2023: Water infrastructure – opportunities in dry times
- June 2023: Water infrastructure
- May 2023: Weather forecasts – sources and interpretation
- April 2023: Shade options for livestock
- March 2023: Feeding livestock efficiently
- February 2023: Pasture and ground cover during drought
- January 2023: Destocking, agistment and leasing
- December 2022: Maintaining mental health during drought
- November 2022: Livestock feed requirements
- October 2022: Asking for help and where to find it
- September 2022: Livestock water requirements
Drought Info is a farmer-focused extension and adoption program seeking out the most successful drought-related techniques, strategies and technologies in Australia. Delivered by Kondinin Group, the droughtinfo.com.au initiative received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.