Climate webinar to keep informed
Agriculture Victoria is running a lunchtime climate webinar series in 2020, where participants will hear from a broad range of expert speakers from Agriculture Victoria, Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), CSIRO and other agencies.
Agriculture Victoria climate specialist Graeme Anderson said these webinars were great for busy people who want to keep informed but can’t attend face-to-face seminars, with the flexibility to connect into the webinar from anywhere with a mobile or internet connection.
“Participants can hear from experts on a range of current topics as they enjoy their lunch or they can simply watch and listen to the recording at a time that best suits,” Mr Anderson said.
“This climate webinar series will tap into a range of expert speakers so we can hear the latest science, insights and innovations in this space.”
Some of the webinar speakers include BoM’s Luke Shelley who will discuss their new Local Climate Guides for the Victorian regions, and CSIRO’s John Clarke will share the new Victorian Climate Change Projections 2019.
Also from BoM, climatologist Andrew Watkins will discuss the new BoM seasonal forecast products and new multi-week and seasonal outlooks.
“There will be several Agriculture Victoria presenters, including myself talking about weather forecasts, seasonal outlooks and climate change projections and what they can and can’t do,” Mr Anderson said.
“Agriculture Victoria senior irrigation officer Rob O’Connor will discuss our irrigation products and services and how using BoM evapotranspiration (ET) data can assist determine plant irrigation requirements.
“Plus our seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey will present the Break Seasonal Forecast updates, including both autumn, winter and spring outlooks.”
More subject experts presenting through the 2020 webinar series include:
Cam Nicholson from Nicon Rural Services will share valuable insights on farm decision making;
DELWP hydrology and climate science senior manager Geoff Steendam will discuss the Victorian Water and Climate Initiative and findings; and Agbyte’s Leighton Wilksch will walk attendees through farm weather stations and examples of how they are being used to provide value for farmers.
For more information and to subscribe to stay up-to-date with these upcoming climate webinars visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/weather-and-climate/climate-webinars or contact Heather Field on 5336 6607 or heather.field@agriculture.vic.gov.au.