The purpose of this project is to build capacity of local people and communities to develop the skills and knowledge to face the unique challenges caused by drought in remote, rural and regional Australia through establishing an Agribusiness and Mentoring Program which will foster a collective knowledge base, strengthen local networks and provide opportunities to learn and share through events.
MADFIG’s place-based program will bring together younger farmers, researchers and aligned industry to share seasonal updates and emerging research and information. This will extend the adoption of practices that build drought and climate resilience in the community and farming industry, supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals. This project will enhance, not compete, with ongoing adoption and extension activities, training and events.
With collaborators and partners, we will investigate how to implement a mentoring program fit for purpose in the Eastern Wheatbelt and learn how grower groups such as MADFIG might incorporate Traditional Knowledge within the Agricultural industry.
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