B.CCH.8303 - Forewarned is forearmed: Videos demonstrating use of extreme climate forecasts for Southern Australia
The videos developed in this project provide a simple explanation to the outputs of the 'Forewarned is Forearmed' project for a southern livestock audience.
| Project start date: | 31 May 2022 |
| Project end date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Publication date: | 18 May 2026 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | Southern Australia |
Summary
The videos developed in this project provide a simple explanation to the outputs of the 'Forewarned is Forearmed' project for a southern livestock audience and an ongoing resource to industry that will allow people to stay informed of the tools developed.
Objectives
1. Produce 5 short videos of the FWFA operational products, that
a. Explain how to read and understand the new extreme event forecast products.
b. Demonstrate why and how producers can use forecast products to make improved decisions in farm management
c. Provide ongoing awareness and knowledge around their use in agricultural decision making.
2. Provide access to the videos on the MLA website and make available for others
3. Provide raw files and any copyright / licence agreements to enable unrestricted use
Key findings
The Rural R&D for Profit project ‘Forewarned is Forearmed’ (FWFA) is equipping farmers and agricultural value chains to proactively manage the impacts of extreme climate events. To do so, five new Bureau of Meteorology forecast products for extreme events in the weeks, months and seasons ahead have been created. This project has delivered five short videos, to demonstrate how southern red meat, dairy, grains and wine grape production systems can use these products in decision making.
Benefits to industry
The videos developed in this project provide a simple explanation to the outputs of the 'Forewarned is Forearmed' project and an ongoing resource to industry that will allow people to stay informed of the tools developed.
More information
| Project manager: | Hilary Connors |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
