The Climate Mate Program - the key to success for NACP
One unique and successful part of the Northern Australia Climate Program is the introduction of Climate Mates to the local regions of the project area.
'Climate Mates'— are individuals selected for their knowledge of the industry and their capacity to network and communicate with producers in key red meat regions of Northern Australia. They aim to improve the use of weather and climate forecasts through training and engaging with graziers, advisors and supporting the broader extension team across northern Australia.
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'Climate Mates' are supported by an agricultural meteorological expert and have access to the leading researchers at the BOM and UKMO to understand climate forecasting for use within their extension programs. They are trained in general aspects of climate science and forecasting so they can impart knowledge and be a local expert to help landholders. Their knowledge will stay in the local area and will be a legacy of the project into the future.
They are involved in delivery of workshops, disseminating regionally specific climate and forecast information as well as gathering feedback on research and product development.
Alys McKeough
Region: Gascoyne
I joined the NACP Team as a Climate Mate recently and have learnt so much in a short period of time.
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Anne Marie Huey
Region: Kimberley
I was raised on a small cattle property near Charters Towers in north Queensland. My early working life included roles i...
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Annie May
Region: Fitzroy Basin
Growing up in Tambo, western QLD, my time was spent on sheep and cattle properties which grew my passion for the rural i...
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Daniel Rea
Region: Fitzroy
I was a science teacher for many years after which I have worked in various education outreach roles for CSIRO, Queensla...
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Elsie Dodd
Region: South Central Queensland
My background is in Agricultural Science and I have been focused on animal nutrition, with both intensive & extensiv...
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Emily Hinds
Region: Victoria River District, Barkly & Central Australia
I share the Climate Mate role with my position as a Horticultural lecturer at Charles Darwin University, as well as runn...
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Grace Wickson
Region: Fitzroy
From a young age, I've been captivated by agriculture, a passion that led me to pursue a Bachelor of Agribusiness at the...
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John McLaughlin
Region: Charleville
John is the Climate Project Officer for the Charleville Region and has been involved in the research and extension space...
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Lyndy Skea
Region: Southern Gulf region
Growing up and raising my own family in Mount Isa I enjoy the outback and spending my time outdoors. You will often find...
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Mandy Pickering
Region: Gulf Savannah
Mandy engages with graziers from across the Gulf Savannah NRM region of Queensland. Her focus is supporting land manager...
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Maree Tulley
Region: Channel Country
I have recently joined the NACP Team as the Cimate Mate for the Channel Country.
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Vicki Mayne
Region: Southwest & Central Queensland
In my role as Climate Mate, my aim is to help other producers and red-meat industry stakeholders throughout southern Que...
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