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Rain Gauge: Forecasting for A Profitable Future Modules 2 & 3 Blackall

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Start: Wednesday 21 February 2024 @ 8:30am
End: Thursday 22 February 2024 @ 4:30pm
Cost: Free
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WHAT & WHO Join us for the innovative Rain Gauge: Forecasting for a Profitable Future course, developed by the Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). This training is designed for red meat producers in southern Queensland, offering the chance to enhance their Profitable Grazing Systems with climate-specific insights.

Red meat producers from central west Queensland are invited to participate in the pilot offering of Module 2 & 3 of PGS: Rain Gauge. In return producers will provide feedback on the content and practical relevance of this course.

KEY LEARNINGS:

  • Understanding the impacts of season and mid-seasonal climate drivers: ENSO, IOD, MJO and SAM
  • Impact seasonal conditions, including temperature and rainfall can have on breeding programs
  • Strategies for managing pasture response and grazing pressure in unfavourable seasons
  • How to integrate climate information and forecasts into land management plans including tools to mitigate risks associated with establishing improved pastures
  • The impacts of thermal stress on livestock

WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 February 8:30am – 4:30pm at Blackall Living Arts Centre, Corner Hawthorne and Rose St, Blackall. Morning and lunch both days.

HOW TO REGISTER: Secure your spot by registering here.

NEED MORE INFO? View the flyer here or contact Vicki Mayne at 0429 894 194 or vicki.mayne@unisq.edu.au for more details.