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My Rain Gauge is Busted
by Agriculture Victoria
Here at My Rain Gauge is Busted we talk about all things climate and farming, and explore stories from farmers, researchers and innovative folks, about our weather, the seasons and the climate, about what's normal and what isn't, and the great work underway that is well setting us up for the future.
Episodes
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Making decisions with the decision matrix
This is episode number two of our discussion with Cam Nicholson around decision making. In this part of the discussion we talk about the practical format Cam uses on his property to make decisions. My Farm Dashboard: https://myfarmdashboard.sfs.org.au/ Decision Wizard:...
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Did you ever get taught to make a good decision?
In this episode we talk to Cam Nicolson about the factors that go into how people make decisions, a concept that Cam has formulated over a number of years. My Farm Dashboard: https://myfarmdashboard.sfs.org.au/ Decision Wizard: https://decisionwizard.sfs.org.au/ Please get in touch with any…
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The positive IOD is not always positive
The positive Indian Ocean Dipole is a feature of the climate in south eastern Australia, so in this episode we talked to Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist, Dale Grey, about past positive Indian Ocean Dipole events, how a positive Indian Ocean Dipole forms and how that affects seasonal...
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How to be certain when the outcome is uncertain
This episode is part two of our discussion with Kate Burke from Think Agri. In this episode we talk about making decisions with uncertainty and the different business structures that can assist with spreading risk. You can sign up for The Fast Break and Very Fast Break on the Agriculture Victoria...
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The art of seasonal risk decision making
Agriculture Victoria's, Dale Grey, Graeme Anderson and Jemma Pearl, speak to Think Agri's, Kate Burke. There was so much insightful information in the conversation with Kate, that we had to split the interview over two episodes. In this episode we talk about seasonal risk decision making and some...
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Spinning around with the Southern Annular Mode
The Southern Annular Mode is one of the lesser know climate drivers, so in this episode we talked to the Bureau of Meteorology's, Andrew Marshall. Andrew explains what the Southern Annular Mode is and how it affects the climate in south eastern Australia. To learn more about the Southern Annular...
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The 101 of climate change science
In this episode we talk to Monash University’s Emeritus Professor in the School of Earth and Atmosphere and Environment, Neville Nicholls about the science behind climate change. There is a long history of research that has culminated in our understanding today, including work presented by John...
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El Niño does not equal drought
El Niño’s are a frequent feature of the climate in south eastern Australia, so in this episode we talked to Monash University’s Emeritus Professor in the School of Earth and Atmosphere and Environment, Neville Nicholls about past El Niño events, how a El Niño forms and how that affects seasonal...
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Using soil moisture probe technology in pasture paddocks
In this episode Agriculture Victoria soil moisture expert, Dale Boyd, joins for a conversation with East Gippsland farmer and soil moisture probe host, Dave Caldwell. Dave explains how soil moisture monitoring technology has been used on his property to maximise paster production and efficiency,...
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Welcome to season two of My Rain Gauge is Busted
Here at My Rain Gauge is Busted we talk about all things climate and farming, and explore stories from farmers, researchers and innovative folks, about our weather, the seasons and the climate, about what’s normal and what isn’t, and the great work underway that is well setting us up for the...
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Thank you dear listener
We are truly amazed at the interest and listens we have received in the first eight episodes. As we begin to work on the next eight episodes to bring to you in 2022, we want to hear what topics you want us to cover. Also let us know how we can improve and what you have liked about the first eight...
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Reality is that any model could be having a bad year
Seasonal forecast models can be quite confusing as they come in different shapes and sizes. In this episode Dale Grey takes us through the different ones he has looked at consistently for 15 years. Dale also explains how to interpret and why you should be looking at a range of models not just…
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I got chills, they're multiplying? Frost in South Eastern Australia
Frost is a part of the climate that many agriculture industries observe and monitor. For the stone fruit industry chill time is required, but for other like grains, wine and avocados, frost can have devastating consequences. In this episode Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist, Dale…
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The negative Indian Ocean Dipole is not all negative
The negative Indian Ocean Dipole is a feature of the climate in south eastern Australia, so in this episode we talked to Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey about past negative Indian Ocean Dipole events, how a negative Indian Ocean Dipole forms and how that affects seasonal...
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Ten years of soil moisture data has greatly assisted decision making
Soil moisture monitoring systems are very handy pieces of technology especially when seasonal forecasts are not telling us much. Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist, Dale Boyd, takes us through the benefits of soil moisture monitoring systems and how the Agriculture Victoria soil…
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Not flying blind with weather, seasonal forecast and climate change modelling
Models can be quite confusing and the difference in weather, seasonal forecast and climate change modelling is no different. In this episode The Break’s fearless leader, Graeme Anderson, takes us through the different models to explain what they are, how they are calculated and what they can be...
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La Niña does not equal flood
La Niña’s are a frequent feature of the climate in south eastern Australia, so in this episode we talked to Very Fast Break funny man Dale Grey about past La Niña events, how a La Niña forms and how that affects seasonal conditions. To learn more about La Niña check out climatedog Enso. You can...
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Sea surface temperature, the measurement of ocean emotion
Sea surface temperature is an important aspect of seasonal forecasting, so in this episode we talked to Helen Beggs, Senior Research Scientist at the Bureau of Meteorology, about the history and use of sea surface temperature data. In each edition of The Fast Break and Very Fast Break, the latest...
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History of seasonal climate and climate driver information with The Break team
Weather, seasonal forecasts and climate projections are all very topical, but did you know that there is a team of dedicated Agriculture Victoria staff who have been communicating climate science since 2005? Commonly referred to as The Break Team, they put together much loved products including…
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Here at My Rain Gauge is Busted we talk about all things climate and farming, and explore stories from farmers, researchers and innovative folks, about our weather, the seasons and the climate, about what's normal and what isn't, and the great work underway that is well setting us up for the future.
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Agriculture Victoria
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