Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in Western NSW

Aims

The project had the joint objectives of making woolgrowers more profitable by giving them the confidence to carry more stock through good seasons, while averting the land degradation caused by overstocking through drought periods.

Outcomes

An important aspect of the project was to develop seasonal forecasts for pasture growth rather than just rainfall. Using the AussieGRASS computer model, pasture growth is calculated across the variety of soil types based on daily rainfall records and other information, providing graziers with a figure they can use in their stocking rate decisions. The model shows how the pasture growth outlook for the season ahead compares with previous years.

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