RCS Drought Preparedness
Managing drought like a boss - set yourself up for ecological, financial and productive wins This program received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Purpose of this drought management program
Using the Workbook
What is a drought?
The RCS Three Legged Pot
What are the effects of drought?
Understanding your climate
Calculating Your Green Date
Introduction to DSE
Introduction to LSU
What’s the difference between LSU and DSE?
Matching Stocking Rate to Carrying Capacity
Calculating Your Benchmark Carrying Capacity
3 Stages of Drought
Producer Case Study - Melinee and Rob Leather at Barfield Station
Producer Case Study - Case Study - Fred and Cath Clark at Euthulla
Getting Started
Drought Proofing People
Strategy
Biological Plan
What are the core fundamentals of your business?
Roles and responsibilities
Communication
Other tips/areas to consider for people
Drought Proof Land
Water Cycle, Soil and Land Health
Build your health in the good seasons
Water and Fencing Infrastructure
Fire Management Plan
Early Decision Making
Other tips/areas to consider for land
Drought Proofing Business
Other tips/areas to consider for your business
Drought management - what outcomes would you like to achieve?
Communication and Managing People During a Drought
Put it Into Action
Important dates
Look After Yourself
Labour and Community During a Drought
Look for Opportunities
What is Happening in the Paddock?
Early Action and Adjustments
Mixed Farming Areas
Are You Considering Feeding?
Ask Yourself These Questions
Know your figures
Write a Plan and Communicate it
Stockflow and Cashflow Tracking
Drought Sales Income
Other tips and areas to consider
Drought Recovery People
Drought Recovery Land
Drought Recovery Livestock
Drought Recovery Business
Stuart Austin and Trisha Cowley, Ebor NSW
James and Kimberley McClure, Wilcannia NSW
Dave and Tracey Hegarty, Bourke NSW
Katalpa Station, Broken Hill NSW
Dan Lynch, North Qld and NT
Robin and Evan Pensini, Cheela Plains Station WA
List of resources