Farmers across Western Australia’s south-west are adapting to a changing climate by implementing practical strategies to manage drier seasons, increased variability and ongoing rainfall decline. These case studies, developed by South-West NRM, a Regional Node of the Hub, showcase local producers who are building resilience through innovations in pasture management, livestock nutrition, water security, revegetation and farm planning.
- Managing pastures and adapting orchards for dry seasons – James Scott, Nannup
- Seepage interceptor drains for water capture and quality – Martin Bleechmore, Boyup Brook
- Complacency with drought preparedness a risk in beef and vineyards – Ryan Gibbs, Ferguson
- Beef adaptations for dry seasons – Mark Thomas, Serpentine-Jarrahdale
- How time of calving and perennial pastures help manage dry seasons – Tim Bending, Shire of Murray
- Nutrition skills and shade trees makes dairy prepared for drought – Ruth McGregor, Busselton
- Fodder quality and feed budgeting prepares livestock producers for drought – Dinninup and Pemberton
- Using Rumen8 to create profitable cattle diets – Paula Carroll, Cundinup
From neighbouring NRM regions