Destocking, reducing cropping area and opportunity summer planting using seasonal forecast advice are measures the Carn family take to reduce financial risk.
A Port Lincoln grower uses short-term and seasonal forecasts to make educated decisions about crop selection, fertiliser application and livestock numbers.
Former mechanical engineer Hugh has adapted to the world of farming by creating a yield calculator and consulting seasonal forecasts to guide his decisions.
Dr Burke says ‘data consensus’ is fundamental to the core principles of strategy. She advocates for lifting crop productivity and profitability.
Barry considers the variability in rainfall an asset that needs to be managed to maximise profitability over the range of seasons.
Canola needs to be in the ground before the opening season rains – seasonal forecasting helps guide dry sowing decisions.
A dry start plus a drier outlook for the season before he began sowing prompted Tony to reduce the area he committed to field peas in his 800-hectare program.
Risk management is a delicate balance continually fine-tuning farm business decisions to match variable and changing seasonal and climatic conditions.
Wayne’s risk management response to protect high-value hay from potential weather damage is influenced by increasingly sophisticated seasonal forecasting.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
