Farmer Wants a Healthy Life

Farming Through Change


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In this episode we hear from farmer David Drage about how climate change affects farmers. David shares what he is doing to adapt to climate change and what help is available. He also shares what he is doing as part of Adapt Grampians.

Interested in the topic and looking for more?

Adapt Grampians is a regional hub working to ensure we adjust and thrive in our changing climate. It is a regional hub for:

  • Information sharing
  • Learning and 
  • Inspiration


David talked about the rainfall loss over years, and its effects. If you would like to see more about these patterns and the history, you can here

 

Agriculture Victoria has a range of information on climate and weather, including:

  • Climate updates, newsletters and webinars
  •  Understanding weather, climate and forecasting
  •  Understanding carbon and emissions
  • Resources
  • Agriculture and climate change

 

VFF did a feature on climate change in Victorian Farmer in their Spring 2021 which you can check out here.

 

There are a range of resources available for farmers, on climate events, such as:

Bushfires

Floods

Drought recovery 

Emergency / Bushfire / climate information and support

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Farmer Wants a Healthy LifeBy West Wimmera Health Service