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Climate and crop information
- For the latest information on the seasonal climate outlook, see Longpaddock
- Drought decision checklist (Vegetables and other annual horticulture crops)
Understanding forecasting
- Using climate forecasts
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
An explanation of terms such as ENSO, El Niño and La Niña. - Climate and weather information sources
A comprehensive list of climate and weather related internet sites. - Westerly wind bursts
An early indicator of El Niño.
Extreme events and severe weather
The following services are provided by the Bureau of Meteorology
Decision support, software and training
- Rainman StreamFlow
Use your PC to work out local rainfall patterns from a hundred years of monthly and daily records. - DroughtPlan
A CD based software package aimed at developing profitable and sustainable grazing strategies to manage for rainfall variability. - Longpaddock
Australian-wide database offering high quality climate related decision-support information. Check the latest SOI values, read about the latest seasonal outlooks or view historical rainfall maps. - AussieGRASS
A system for assessing and monitoring the condition of Australia's extensive grazing lands. - NAMS (National Agricultural Monitoring System) is a web based tool providing climate, production, pasture and commodity information. It is primarily designed to streamline 'Exceptional circumstances' assessments.
Further information
- Drought - planning advice and financial assistance
- Publications for sale through the Government Bookshop on climate and water management.
