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Climate risk workshop St George
29-November from 17:30 to 20:30
Details
| Date: | Wednesday 29 November 2017 |
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| Time: |
5:30pm-8:30pm
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Event category: | Climate and natural disasters, Past event |
Do you want to be better prepared for variable rainfall and temperatures? In just a few hours, you can learn the basics of assessing climate risk for the coming season.
The Queensland-Murray Darling Committee (QMDC), supported by GrazingFutures* and the University of Southern Queensland, invites you to hear from guest speakers:
- Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Climate Scientist David McRae
- Queensland Farmers’ Federation Project Manager Ross Henry
About:
- variability of the Australian climate
- local examples of rainfall and temperature variability
- how to interpret forecasting products
- how to use forecasting as part of your property management planning
- agricultural insurance – its use as a risk management tool
Cost: Free! RSVP essential for catering purposes (dinner included).
RSVP 27 November 2017 to QMDC NRM Technical Officer Lachlan Marshall on 0427 056 443 or lachlanm@qmdc.org.au.
Download a copy of the Climate risk workshops flyer (PDF, 908KB).
*GrazingFutures is an initiative of the Queensland Government to improve drought preparedness and resilience for Queensland producers.