Use of silage pits as a longer-term drought reserve.Options for improving the water security and quality on farm, such as tapping into a rural pipeline, installing a bore or drought reserve dam, tanks and pipes or a desalination unit.

The benefits of using a stock containment area to confine stock during a dry season.Protecting your pastures and soil from over-grazing, whilst maintaining fit and healthy livestock.Key areas that are crucial for preparing your farm for a variable climate will also be explored, including: ‘Following a couple of wetter seasons now is a good time to consider longer-term strategies for dealing with a potentially hotter, drier and more variable climate’, Ms Alexander said. Do you have reserves of hay, silage and grain?.How many livestock can you carry if we have a drier than average spring?.What are the influencing climate drivers?.The webinar series will help famers to consider the following questions: Register now to join Agriculture Victoria’s 6-episode webinar series on ‘managing seasonal variability’.Īgriculture Victoria’s Program Manager, Meat and Wool Services, Jennifer Alexander said now is a great time for farmers to make plans for the upcoming season. Helping farmers manage seasonal variability

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