Community Discussion
A place for everyone across the Mid West to share what is happening, ask each other for advice, and learn from people facing the same conditions. Whether you farm, advise, lend, or support — you are welcome here.
Sign in to share a post or reply to others.
Sign in to joinStarted using the soil moisture probes from the DPIRD guide. Already seeing better water allocation decisions for our winter crop. The real-time data is a game-changer for scheduling irrigation.
New resource approved: 'Seasonal Climate Forecasting for Wheatbelt Farmers' — verified against BOM methodology. Available now in the knowledge base. This one's essential reading for planting decisions.
The soil moisture monitoring guide in the knowledge base is excellent. We installed probes last week and already changed our irrigation schedule based on the data. Worth a read if you have not seen it.
Community Guidelines
- Be kind and respectful — everyone is welcome here
- Share what you know — verified information helps everyone
- Keep posts relevant to drought and resilience
- No personal attacks, spam, or advertising
- Posts are checked by MWDC moderators
- If you see something wrong, please report it
Doing it tough?
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is free, confidential support available. You do not need to be signed in to reach out.
Find support