Climatic events and impacts as perceived by farmers (n = 10)
| Year of climatic event . | Nature of event . | Main perceived impacts . |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Drought (>6 months) | Groundwater levels declined; shift to alternative crops and farming methods on many farms |
| 1987 | Drought (>1 year) | Poor groundwater levels – level often used as ‘benchmark’ for perceived issues |
| 1995 | Drought (<6 months) | Groundwater levels declined |
| 2000 | Flood (<3 months) | Loss of crops and transportation issues (road damage); significant recharge event |
| 2015 | Low rainfall (>6 months) | Expected to impact farming outputs negatively |
| Year of climatic event . | Nature of event . | Main perceived impacts . |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Drought (>6 months) | Groundwater levels declined; shift to alternative crops and farming methods on many farms |
| 1987 | Drought (>1 year) | Poor groundwater levels – level often used as ‘benchmark’ for perceived issues |
| 1995 | Drought (<6 months) | Groundwater levels declined |
| 2000 | Flood (<3 months) | Loss of crops and transportation issues (road damage); significant recharge event |
| 2015 | Low rainfall (>6 months) | Expected to impact farming outputs negatively |