The Diverse Farms, Resilient Catchments growing diversity and resilience on-farms, in communities and across landscapes project
- The Diverse Farms, Resilient Catchments growing diversity and resilience on-farms, in communities and across landscapes project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
- 2028
- 1
- Surf Coast
- Current

Research Question
This project is aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability, improving resilience to climate variability and extreme weather, and promoting sustainable land management practices in the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) region.Research Information & Objectives
Enhance Drought Resilience and build climate change adaptation, protect and conserve natural capital and biodiversity, enhance farmer knowledge and skills
and promote sustainable agriculture practices.
What we have achieved so far...
Events
9 Sep 2025 - Rokewood - Revive & Thrive: Seasonal Feedbase Planning Workshop
10 Oct 2025 - Belbrae - Feed on Offer: Measure It, Manage It, Maximise It
20 Oct 2025 - Gnarwarree - Digging Deep: The benefits of dung beetles in Agriculture
25 Mar 2026 - Inverleigh - Grian Crop Insects: Pests, Beneficials & Resistance
15 Apr 2026 - Beeac - Feed Efficiency Workshop
4 June 2026 - Inverleigh - Precision Ag Workshop
25 June 2026 - Rokewood - Rokewood Winter Trial Tour
Resources
Pasture Renovation: Oversowing existing pasture Fact Sheet
Fertiliser Test Strips Demonstration Fact Sheet
What will regrow? How to water-up and assess pasture recovery post drought/fire
Navigating Change with Confidence
Upcoming Events
14 July 2026 - Inverleigh - SFS Winter Crop Walk
21 July 2026 - Rokewood- Women On Farms, Plant Biology 101
8 Sept 2026 - Inverleigh - Women On Farms, Farming, Family & Future
27 Oct 2026 - Women On Farms, TBC
