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This episode is part two of our discussion with Kate Burke from Think Agri. In this episode we talk about making decisions with uncertainty and the different business structures that can assist with spreading risk. You can sign up for The Fast Break and Very Fast Break on the Agriculture Victoria website. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected]. For more climate and weather information visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather

Agriculture Victoria's, Dale Grey, Graeme Anderson and Jemma Pearl, speak to Think Agri's, Kate Burke. There was so much insightful information in the conversation with Kate, that we had to split the interview over two episodes. In this episode we talk about seasonal risk decision making and some of Kate's tips from her many years of experience. You can sign up for The Fast Break and Very Fast Break on the Agriculture Victoria website. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected]. For more climate and weather information visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather

The Southern Annular Mode is one of the lesser know climate drivers, so in this episode we talked to the Bureau of Meteorology's, Andrew Marshall. Andrew explains what the Southern Annular Mode is and how it affects the climate in south eastern Australia. To learn more about the Southern Annular Mode check out climatedog Sam. You can sign up for The Fast Break and Very Fast Break on the Agriculture Victoria website. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected]. For more climate and weather information visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather

In this episode we talk to Monash University's Emeritus Professor in the School of Earth and Atmosphere and Environment, Neville Nicholls about the science behind climate change. There is a long history of research that has culminated in our understanding today, including work presented by John Tyndall in 1859 to the Royal Society. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected]. For more climate and weather information visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather

El Niño's are a frequent feature of the climate in south eastern Australia, so in this episode we talked to Monash University's Emeritus Professor in the School of Earth and Atmosphere and Environment, Neville Nicholls about past El Niño events, how a El Niño forms and how that affects seasonal conditions. To learn more about El Niño check out climatedog Enso. You can sign up for The Fast Break and Very Fast Break on the Agriculture Victoria website. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected]. For more climate and weather information visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather

In this episode Agriculture Victoria soil moisture expert, Dale Boyd, joins for a conversation with East Gippsland farmer and soil moisture probe host, Dave Caldwell. Dave explains how soil moisture monitoring technology has been used on his property to maximise paster production and efficiency, with special mention to the soil probes ability to read soil temperature. Access the soil moisture monitoring website by visiting this link: https://extensionaus.com.au/soilmoisturemonitoring/ Subscribe to the soil moisture monitoring pasture newsletter here: https://extensionaus.com.au/soilmoisturemonitoring/subscribe-to-the-pasture-enewsletter/ If you are considering implementing a soil moisture probe, please see this helpful information: https://extensionaus.com.au/soilmoisturemonitoring/things-to-consider-when-investing-in-a-soil-moisture-probe/ Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected]. For more climate and weather information visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather

Here at My Rain Gauge is Busted we talk about all things climate and farming, and explore stories from farmers, researchers and innovative folks, about our weather, the seasons and the climate, about what's normal and what isn't, and the great work underway that is well setting us up for the future. In this season Jemma Pearl, Graeme Anderson, Dale Grey and Dale Boyd to talk to our guests about El Niño, Positive IOD, decisions making, climate change science, extreme events, soil moisture and the Southern Annular mode. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected]. For more climate and weather information visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-and-weather

We are truly amazed at the interest and listens we have received in the first eight episodes. As we begin to work on the next eight episodes to bring to you in 2022, we want to hear what topics you want us to cover. Also let us know how we can improve and what you have liked about the first eight episodes. Email us at [email protected].

Seasonal forecast models can be quite confusing as they come in different shapes and sizes. In this episode Dale Grey takes us through the different ones he has looked at consistently for 15 years. Dale also explains how to interpret and why you should be looking at a range of models not just your favourite one. Check out the Fast Break table for Victoria, South Australia, southern NSW and Tasmania here: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/newsletters/the-break More tips and tricks for understanding the Fast Break table can be found here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/a4VePXmp9hrO_9MVEQ2IcveAbEAVZ5t5 Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected].

Frost is a part of the climate that many agriculture industries observe and monitor. For the stone fruit industry chill time is required, but for other like grains, wine and avocados, frost can have devastating consequences. In this episode Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist, Dale Grey, and SARDI Science Leader in Climate Adaptions, Peter Hayman, take us through the fundamentals of frost, how damage occurs and what the future holds for frost in south eastern Australia. Resources and information from the GRDC frost initiative can be helpful for managing frost risk. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected].

The negative Indian Ocean Dipole is a feature of the climate in south eastern Australia, so in this episode we talked to Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey about past negative Indian Ocean Dipole events, how a negative Indian Ocean Dipole forms and how that affects seasonal conditions. Check out Climatedog Indy for more information on the Indian Ocean Dipole. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected].

Soil moisture monitoring systems are very handy pieces of technology especially when seasonal forecasts are not telling us much. Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist, Dale Boyd, takes us through the benefits of soil moisture monitoring systems and how the Agriculture Victoria soil moisture probe network has expanded to also include pasture paddocks. Learn more about the Agriculture Victoria Soil Moisture Probe Network. You can sign up for the cropping and pasture soil moisture monitoring newsletter. Please get in touch with any further questions or feedback at [email protected].