Climate mapping contributes to new farming plan
Source: South Australia. Minister for Regional Development.
"The Kangaroo Island Development Board will receive $90,000 from the State Government’s Regional Project Fund to introduce microclimate mapping at key sites on the island. Minister for Regional Development Rory McEwen says the mapping project will facilitate product diversification for Kangaroo Island primary production, improve farm management and enhance resilience to climate change.
“Soil, rainfall and water resources will be examined and measured for 12 months at nine properties, as part of a pilot program to help inform plans to introduce different high-yield and niche crops.
“Information collected through the pilot project will be incorporated into a TopoClimate Farm Plan for each property.
“The pilot is expected to create at least 20 new farm jobs."