DPI Climate

The impacts of climate change are likely to disrupt primary industries in many ways, including changes to agricultural productivity, crop yields and pasture availability, and changes in the spread of pests, weeds and diseases.

Understanding the extent of these changes and the associated vulnerability of primary industries is critical for managing risks and making sound adaptation decisions.

At the same time, climate change may offer new opportunities that producers can take advantage of. Understanding the timing and nature of potential opportunities is essential if producers are to be prepared to maximise any benefits.