Resilience is seen as a buzzword of disaster responses. For some, “building resilience” is seen as an excuse for governments to opt out of providing support during dry times or following disruptions such as fire or flood.
GRDC to boost research with $20 million grants fund
THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will invest $20 million over the next three years into infrastructure that builds Australia’s long-term research capacity.
Cattle and sheep can be more vulnerable to the effects of parasites and infectious diseases during droughts due to lower immunity associated with poor nutrition and increased transmission from animals being closer to each other.