GRDC Grains Research Update, online – Looking beyond the forecast: lessons from past El Niño years

Dale Grey, Agriculture Victoria

El Niño is back in the headlines, but what does it really mean for grain growers? Dale will explain how the El Niño Southern Oscillation influences Australian growing conditions, unpacks the term “super El Niño”, and discusses whether stronger events necessarily mean greater production risk. Dale will explore what past El Niño events have meant for key grain-growing regions and how growers can use that information to support decision-making. The session will conclude with an update on the current three-month climate outlook and key signals to watch.

Join us for this GRDC Grains Research Update livestream – a live question and answer session will be included.

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Date: Wed 19 August 2026
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 pm (AEST)
Venue: online
Cost: FREE

GRDC online events are topic specific, interactive, interview style discussions that address the application of new and relevant information to the latest farming systems.