SW WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub ~ Albany Node

SCF is pleased to announce our appointment as a Regional Node Lead Organisation for the SW WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, led by the Grower Group Alliance (GGA).

Funded by the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF), the SW WA Hub has begun implementing activities such as the collaborative $4 million WaterSmart Dams initiative, funded by the FDF and the State Government.

Led by the GGA, the Hub is utilising and leveraging the power of the GGA grower group network ‘hub and spoke’ model to facilitate greater innovation from ‘the ground up’. Grower groups are among the Hub’s more than 50 consortium partners, which represent all sectors of the WA agricultural supply chain and are providing cash and in-kind co-contributions. This focus on collaboration will enable the SW WA Hub to make agricultural research impactful and accessible, increasing innovation and commercialisation opportunities.

The Australian Government has expanded the remit of the SW WA Hub beyond drought resilience to agricultural innovation. However, drought resilience remains a core priority.

Vision: Thriving producers and communities adapting to our variable environment

Mission: Be a connected and trusted partner building pathways to accelerate innovation and adoption

 

SW WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

Head to the main Hub website for further information on the SW Drought Hub and it’s activities.

Climate Great Southern

Developed by Stirlings to Coast Farmers under funding support from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, Climate Great Southern acts as your one-stop location for current weather conditions, soil moisture levels, pasture forecasting and climate resources in the Great Southern region of Western Australia.

Drought Resilience Self Assessment Tool (DR.SAT)

The Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DR.SAT) is a free tool that enables farmers to assess their resilience against climate change including drought and other climate risks. Resilience assessments include financial, personal & social, and environmental indicators. Based on farmers’ individual assessments, the tool provides tailored options and resources to support farmers to build resilience.

Current Opportunities

Australian government loan helps build farmers’ drought resilience

The Regional Investment Corporation's Drought Loan aims to help Australian farmers to prepare for, manage, and recover from drought.

This loan can be used to:

  • Prepare for drought: Prepare for future droughts through measures including water efficiency techniques, accumulating feed reserves.

  • Fund drought management activities: Pay outstanding bills, pay for fodder or carting of water for livestock or produce.

  • Fund drought recovery activities: Contribute to the cost of drought recovery activities including planting and/or restocking (when seasonal conditions allow).

  • Refinance debt: Refinance certain existing debt at our low interest rate to improve cash flow.

Find out more about the loan terms and eligibility criteria on the Regional Investment Corporation website.

 
 

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