Managing Drought: MFMG's Resources, Tools, Events and more

As a MacKillop Farm Management Group member you have the benefit of many years worth of collaborative research and extension resources at your fingertips. 

MacKillop Farm Management Group encourages its members to access the range of funding opportunities, resources and events tailored to prepare for and manage drought. 

Here are just some of the useful events and resources available. 

 

MFMG EVENTS

Upcoming MFMG Events tailored to managing drought

23 June MFMG Nitrogen Budgeting: Back to Basics Workshop: Hatherleigh

27 June MFMG More Bang for Your Fertiliser Buck Nitrogen Spreader Day: Furner

30 June MFMG Farm Business Tune Up with Chris Scheid: Naracoorte

3 July MFMG Mastering Nitrogen Application Seminar: Naracoorte

20 August MFMG Focus on Phosphorus Forum: Lucindale - details to come

2 September: MFMG Understanding the Cost of Production with Cam Nicholson: Naracoorte

 

MFMG Useful Project summaries
Blog: Decision making for drought: Making better decisions to prepare for drought in Limestone Coast farming businesses
Project: Drought Resilience Practices in Mixed Farming Systems
Project: Building the resilience and profitability of cropping and grazing farmers in the high rainfall zone of Southern Australia
Project: Pasture Forecasting Tools

 

FOR YOUR FARMING ENTERPRISE

Soil Moisture Probes
If you're an MFMG member, head to the Soil Moisture probe project resource: 
How Soil moisture probes assist in making better decisions
Members: login to WildEye Soil Moisture platform
Short Video: Soil Moisture probes on MyFarm dashboard
 

Frost Management
There has been some frost hitting parts of the southern regions, and there may be more to come. Brush up on your frost knowledge to be prepared:

• GRDC Frost Management resources  
• Tips for identifying frost damage 
• GroundCover article: Timely support for frost-risk regions 
• Facebook Group: GRDC Better Frost Decisions

Cropping and Pasture
Pasture Forecasting Tools including:

• SA Drought Hub's Tools for Pasture Forecasting
• At a Glance comparison of more Tools for Pasture Forecasting

 

Other industry body resources

SA Drought Hub: Livestock and Fodder Management
MLA: Drought management tools
Australian Wool Innovation: Drought resources: Australian Wool Innovation 
PIRSA: Managing Drought
DPI NSW: Drought and supplementary feed calculator
PIRSA: South Australian assistance guide for grape growers and winemakers
 

 

PERSONAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT

Family and Business Mentors (FaB Mentors)

PIRSA's Family and Business (FaB) Mentors are available to help primary producers navigate challenging times. This is a free service in South Australia, identifying assistance specific to your situation.

For a list of Mentors in your region, download the FaB Mentor flyer.

 

iFarmwell is a free online resource designed to give farmers, no matter what their situation, the tools they need to effectively manage life's challenges. It offers helpful advice on how to help a friend in need, when and how to ask for support, and what to do in a crisis. Access support tools visit: ifarmwell.com.au
 

Should you require further information please contact: Sally Klose, CEO MacKillop Farm Management Group on 0427 829 143.