Climate change adaptation
Climate change predicts that extreme weather and seasonal conditions are likely to increase, including:
- droughts
- floods
- extreme heat
- frosts.
PIRSA is collaborating across government and industry to help the state adapt, prepare, and respond to climate change. This will make South Australia more resilient and prosperous for future generations.
Preparing for climate impacts
PIRSA staff across all divisions use climate information for decisions in the cropping, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture industries. We are working on:
- productive and resilient field and irrigated crops, including new crops for farming systems
- adaptable pasture systems and regenerative agriculture
- emissions reduction in livestock through feed supplements and feed base changes
- carbon sequestration for forestry production.
See our carbon farming opportunities and roadmap for South Australia.
We are developing and delivering a range of policy, research and projects to:
- prepare for known climate risks and impacts
- reduce emissions and waste
- manage land and aquatic environments for the future.
Read more about PIRSA's role in the South Australian Government climate change actions.
National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture
The National Statement presents a unified vision on climate change and agriculture. It heralds a shared commitment by agriculture ministers to work in partnership with the sector and ensures Australia continues to lead the world in climate-smart practices.
Find out more and read the statement.
Climate change guides
Understanding the climate trends and projections for South Australia is vital for managing climate risks.
Use the below tools for climate planning and following weather forecasts.
Climate projections
Climate projections
- DEW climate science – resources and projections including the Climate Change Science and Knowledge Plan for South Australia
- Environment Data SA – practical soil and climate publications, including regional benchmarks of soil carbon and the Guide to Climate Projections for Risk Assessment and Planning in SA.
Regional weather and climate guides
Regional weather and climate guides
- BOM weather and climate guides – past summaries of the likelihood, severity and duration of weather variables in regions across the country, to help local farmers and agribusinesses
- BOM climate change trends and extremes
- Climate Kelpie – tools and climate information for Australian farmers and their advisers, to help make better decisions about farm business.
Weather forecasts
Weather forecasts
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
Climate change impact
Climate change impact
- Climate impact on agricultural regions and industries
- CSIRO Science for Policy webcast – discussion of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2021 report and findings
- IPCC Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis – the most up-to-date understanding of the climate system and climate change.