In February 2025, the Gippsland Drought Resilience Plan took a bold step forward with the launch of the Digging Deeper – Ag Chats with Al podcast at the Gippsland Red Meat Conference. Designed by farmers for farmers, this initiative has become a cornerstone of the region’s agricultural communications strategy, offering timely and [...]
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GB CMA) recently brought the powerful Australian drama Just a Farmer to communities across Victoria’s Goulburn region, turning community halls and cinemas into vital spaces for connection and peer support. Delivered as part of Victoria’s RDRP Implementation Grants program, the roadshow screenings were designed not [...]
As climate variability and drought risks intensify, Gippsland farmers are stepping up to lead the charge toward resilience. In Autumn 2025, 20 producers representing the wool, beef, dairy, sheep, and poultry sectors embarked on the Gippsland Farm Study Tour - a 5-day immersive experience through northern New South Wales. This [...]
The experience of drought is far more complex than a simple lack of rain and growing of crops. Equally, building resilience to drought is complex and not a one-size-fits-all challenge. Victoria’s 9 Regional Drought Resilience Plans highlight the different priorities and actions needed based on each region’s unique social, economic [...]
