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CSIRO has a range of technologies and capabilities that can improve drought resilience and assist with drought response. Our science portfolio is available to assist society and the environment adapt to drought conditions, and improve outcomes for communities and landscapes.

Our research

ECOS: drought and water scarcity issue

The latest edition of our ECOS blog features news and articles about the science behind the country's current drought and water scarcity issues.

Environmental resilience

We are helping to build environmental resilience in times of drought with improved access to timely information to policy makers and land managers.

Farm resilience

Our research is helping to make Australian fields and pastures more drought resilient through improved breeding and crop varieties.

Forecasting and monitoring

CSIRO research is helping to forecast and monitor drought conditions at unprecedented levels of accuracy and resolution.

Smart agriculture

We are helping Australian farmers make timely and informed decisions using innovative technologies that improve the profitability and productivity of their operations during times of drought.

Social and urban resilience

Our work is helping to build drought resilience in our communities through measures such as improved water use and bushfire responses.

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