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The Drought Resilience Mission has a goal to reduce the worst impacts of droughts in Australia.
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Droughts are predicted to become more frequent and severe, requiring new solutions.
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Our mission is to reduce the impacts caused by droughts in three key areas.
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Firstly, we’ll strengthen our agricultural industries to reduce variability in farm incomes.
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Secondly, we’ll develop new ways to improve the resilience of our regional communities.
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Thirdly, we’ll improve environmental outcomes, such as reducing soil loss from erosion.
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We’re collaborating with industry, government and research organisations to overcome drought.
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Together the Drought Resilience Mission will build a stronger regional Australia against times of drought.
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