In The Know: Weather Matters - El Niño, Fires, and Harvest Updates with Karl Lijnders

Random unpredicted rainfall in some parts of Australia with bushfires in other areas, El Niño declaration across the media and some very early winter crop harvesting... The Humans Of Agriculture team got thinking - what on earth is happening to the weather?So, we got in the expert - Karl Lijnders from Weather Matters for a chat with Oli.  Karl got us up to speed on the weather and what it all means, touching on the following topics:Weather updates and their impact on Australian farmersAustralian weather patterns - El Niño and Positive Indian Ocean DipoleDry conditions and fire risks in Australia Forecast for harvest and potential challengesOutlook for how 2024 is shaping upFind out more from Karl - https://www.weathermatters.org/ This episode of Humans of Agriculture is proudly brought to you by Rabobank, Australia's Most Recommended Agribusiness Bank for three consecutive years running.*Exciting news - Applications for the Rabobank Rural Community Hub Program are now open, Rabobank is awarding 10 grants of $10,000 to help improve rural community hubs and halls across regional Australia.These important community spaces play a vital role in bringing people together, strengthening connections, and supporting the wellbeing of regional communities.If your local hall or community hub could benefit from funding, now is the time to apply. Applications close on 30 August 2026.To learn more and apply, visit rabobank.com.au.*RFI Global Australian Banking & Finance Awards