Practical Innovations for on-the-ground Drought Resilience

This session will showcase specific technologies, practices, or strategies that farmers can implement to improve drought resilience, enhance productivity, and optimise resource use.

About Rhiannan

This session focuses on the practical initiatives developed through Vic Hub's collaborative approach. It showcases technologies, practices, and strategies that farmers can implement to improve drought resilience, enhance productivity, and optimise resource use. Presenters: Rhiannan McPhee (Adoption Coordinator, Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub), Rebecca Wells (CEO, Mallee Regional Innovation Centre), Kate Coffey (Senior Project Manager, Riverine Plains Inc) and Rod Hayes (Acting CEO and Project Manager, Food & Fibre Gippsland)

3 Key Learnings

1. Hands-on examples of farming innovations developed by the Vic Hub in collaboration with local farming communities.
2. Case studies from Vic Hub nodes that demonstrate how tailored solutions for different regions can lead to better drought preparedness and more efficient farming practices.
3. How farmers can be involved in ongoing research and development through Vic Hub's regional consultations and co-design processes to continuously refine farming techniques and improve efficiency.