Future Drought Fund – case studies

The Future Drought Fund (FDF) helps farmers and communities across Australia build drought resilience.

These case studies tell the stories of the farmers, producers and people putting FDF programs into action.

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Evidence in action: From better tools to better decisions

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
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Building business resilience at Locklea Station

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
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Leading water management at Razor Rock Farm

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
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Saving soil and water for successful farming

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
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Data to decisions: Empowering Tasmanian farmers

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
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Olga Downs puts breath-based pregnancy tool to the test

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
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Planning for dry times improves resilience of outback graziers

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
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McLeods take ground up approach to drought resilience

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund

Share your story

If you’ve got a project funded by the Future Drought Fund and have a story to share, please email droughtresilience@agriculture.gov.au

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