About the National Agri-Climate Program
Building on the success of the Northern Australia Climate Program, there is a strong opportunity to expand its research, development, extension, and adoption model nationally and across sectors.
The next phase – the National Agri-Climate Program (NACP) – will be broader in scope, extending to southern regions, new industries, and emerging climate risks. It will incorporate advanced forecasting and implement a communications strategy to boost visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Led by the University of Southern Queensland, the expanded NACP aims to deliver continued economic, environmental, and social benefits, helping to future-proof Australian agriculture and rural communities.
Partner With Us
If you are interested in partnering with UniSQ on this exciting new initiative, please contact A/Prof Andrew Marshall, Climate and Agriculture Systems Modelling at nacp@unisq.edu.au
The Northern Australia Climate Program (2017-2024): Success Stories
Managing climate variability and extremes in Queensland's Southern Gulf region
The major challenges of operating in Queensland’s Southern Gulf region are 'definitely climatic... dealing with the seasons and the variability' and seasonal climate information is critical to decision-making, especially prior to the wet season.
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Sustainable livestock production & grazing land management in the East Kimberley region, WA
At Spring Creek Station, the Shaws use climate forecasts and rainfall monitoring to help determine when to wean and how many cattle to sell or to send on agistment. While currently building their herd, their aim is to retain as many cattle as possible, but to ensure that their pastures, land condition and animal welfare are not compromised.
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Climate forecasts and pasture monitoring inform stocking decisions in Central Queensland
Seasonal climate forecasts in combination with monitoring of rainfall, pasture and land condition can inform decision making, especially during poor seasons. ‘If we know how much feed we’ve got, we know how much rain we’ve had and we have some idea about what the season’s likely to do, we’ve pretty much got it.’
Read more (PDF)Visit our Case Studies web page for more success stories.