This project assists pastoralists and land managers throughout Australia’s Southern Rangelands to adopt proven climate-smart decision support tools and technologies to improve grazing management and ecosystem health. Despite large investments in tool development, adoption has been slow due to time constraints, lack of confidence in technology use, and the need for hands-on support. This project brings together Regional NRM, Grower group, and community organisations to deliver tailored, locally driven support through training, peer-to-peer learning, and expert guidance. Demonstration sites will build confidence and capacity, showcasing real-world application of tools and technologies. Covering 1.5 million square kilometres of Australia’s Southern Rangelands, the project builds the capacity of Regional NRM, grower group, and community organisations and facilitates pastoralist and land manager adoption of proven rangelands gazing and land management tools and technologies.

Key achievements and results: 

SA Project funding announcement: Smart Grazing, Stronger Lands project funded to boost rangeland resilience

NSW media release: Smart Grazing, Stronger Lands project funded to boost rangeland resilience – Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

Interview with Tony Randall, SA Drought Hub Knowledge Broker: ABC Country Hour (from 17.28mins)