In Australia, we are experiencing climate change as increasing climate variability.
Our Climate Champion program aims to help farmers manage increasing climate variability by:
- getting information about climate-related research out to farmers
- informing researchers about the forecasts, tools and information that farmers need for managing climate risk
We have recruited more than 30 farmers to help improve communication between scientists and farmers about managing climate risk.
The farmers, who come from all over Australia and represent most major agricultural commodities, have opportunities to:
- talk with researchers about the tools and information they need to help them manage climate risk
- trial early research products and practices, and possibly influence the research
- influence how research findings are communicated to farmers
- help farmers in their region to learn how to deal with increasing climate variability
The program is supported by our rural research and development partners:
- the Grains Research & Development Corporation
- Meat & Livestock Australia
- the Sugar Research and Development Corporation
- the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
Last updated: Tuesday, November 8, 2011