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February 2024
While there is always a level of risk around sowing, one of the ways farmers can manage their risk is through dry sowing.
November 2023
It's important to plan ahead when it comes to managing heavy stubble loads. Start preparing for next year now.
November 2023
Riverine Plains is aiming to help farmers improve their drought resilience though a significant project.
November 2022
The extent of the damage to crops has become increasingly visible over the past week and our thoughts are with all those affected.
August 2022
How can Ag tech help with drought preparation?
July 2022
Any soil test is a good test - testing to depth will pick up constraints limiting production. Understanding soil moisture will help manage production risk.
June 2022
This article addresses how livestock farmers can using the good times to prepare for drought. Topics include managing livestock energy requirements, trigger points for decision making, market...
June 2022
While farmers in the Riverine Plains have had a few good seasons in a row, drought is inevitable and the next dry period might only be around the corner. This article addresses how grain farmers can...
June 2022
Riverine Plains hosted a soil health webinar as part of a project supported by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought...
March 2022
An overview of stock containment systems - design and user guidance.
March 2022
This media release announces a major Innovation Grant of nearly $2m for a drought resilience project led by Dookie Campus, The University of Melbourne.
November 2021
Farmers are being urged to prepare now for the effects of future drought.
November 2021
Riverine Plains is delivering workshops to help farmers and communities across southern NSW and north east Victoria address future drought and climate challenges.
April 2021
Riverine Plains is playing an important role in two of the Federal Government’s Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs being established in North East Victoria and Southern NSW.
January 2021
With water and feed in plentiful supply, now is the ideal time to prepare for the challenges of managing future drought. Riverine Plains invites farmers and community members to a series of...