Jun 3, 2019 | Agriculture/Horticulture
Climate Experience: Beekeepers have seen a decline in their honey yields. Explanation: Honey yields are decreasing with rising temperatures as well as areas suitable for honey production.[1] Melbourne is getting hotter, the last 18 years have been above average...
Jun 3, 2019 | Agriculture/Horticulture, Heat Related
Climate Experience: Winemaker has lost all crop due to bushfires and has threatened his family business. Explanation: Increasing temperatures and less rainfall has lead to greater forest fire danger.[1] Parts of the region have seen 200-300mm reduction in rainfall...
Jun 3, 2019 | Agriculture/Horticulture
Climate Experience: Winemakers have noticed grapes are maturing early and being harvested earlier than they used to. Explanation: The region has experienced 20 of the past 21 years above average temperatures.[1] Increase in temperatures affect time of harvest and in...
Jun 3, 2019 | Water Related
Climate Experience: Citizen has noticed lower river flow in recent years. Explanation: Stream flow has decreased in southern Australia since the 70s.[1] Mildura is getting drier, it has experienced below average rainfall for 12 of the past 15 years.[2] Ramifications:...
