Strategies for mitigating frost damage in the Upper North region (UNF1724)

START

July 1, 2024

FINISH

June 30, 2027
Tags: co-funding | economic impact | frost | frost damage | GRDC | New in 2024 | Upper North

Summary

Frost events have been a significant concern in the Upper North region, resulting in substantial crop losses and economic impacts in previous years. The Upper North is susceptible to frost damage at various stages in the growing season, leading to decreased yields. Therefore, a holistic approach applying proven research outcomes over numerous years will be trialled in local validation trials and extended through this project. This project is a co-investment, with GRDC providing 50% of the total funding.

Project Participants

Jade Rose, Upper North Farming Systems

The research

Frost events have been a significant concern in the Upper North region, resulting in substantial crop losses and economic impacts in previous years. The Upper North is susceptible to frost damage at various stages in the growing season, leading to decreased yields. Therefore, a holistic approach applying proven research outcomes over numerous years will be trialled in local validation trials and extended through this project. This project is a co-investment, with GRDC providing 50% of the total funding.

Funding

$230,370

More information

Jade Rose
T: 0448 866 865
E: [email protected]

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