Better Frost Decisions

  • GRDC and Mallee Sustainable Farming
  • 2020-2022
  • Current
Frost RS

Research Question

Applying current knowledge to inform grower decision making to mitigate the impact of frost, now and in the future. 

Research Information & Objectives

To support and inform growers in the High Rainfall Zone of Victoria and Tasmania by applying current knowledge to inform grower decision making to mitigate the impact of frost, now and in the future through extension activities and decision making tools.

Project Resources:

Better Frost Decisions Webinar November 2020

Checkout our discussion with local Agronomists and Grower in the Streatham Region...

Project Newsletters:

Better Frost Decisions Issue 1, August 2021

Better Frost Decisions Issue 2, November 2021

Better Frost Decisions Issue 3,  December 2021

Better Frost Decisions Issue 4

Better Frost Decisions Issue 5, September 2022

Better Frost Decisions Issue 6,  December 2022

Project Tools:

Frost Economic Scenario Calculator access here...

Frost Economic Scenario Calculator Instructional Video access here...

This tool is designed to help you work through scenarios for your farm and calculate the impact frost has on your farm business bottom line.
The calculator allows you to enter your farming business system details and step through the frost impacts you have experienced or potential scenarios allowing you to compare up to 5 different management scenarios.

 

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