Crisis Circumstances in Australia

Australian farmers are exposed to a climate that can vary greatly both through the seasons and from year to year. This variability results in occasional extreme events that can have a devastating effect on farm output and financial viability. The main direct extreme events are droughts, floods, frosts, and heat waves. Pest outbreaks and bushfires are the main indirect extreme events.

This section sets out the main kinds of crises that have faced Australian farmers since settlement, their frequency, severity and economic impact. This information can help farmers decide on their level of exposure to environmental risk.

	Droughts
	Floods
	Frosts
	Heat Waves
	Impacts of Future Climate Change
	Risk Assessment and Forecasting
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