Ready access to climate data facilitates a better understanding of climate and enhances rangeland research. The Bureau of Meteorology collects climate data across Australia and stores the data in both a manuscript archive system and on computer. Retrieving the data to assist in research projects can be time consuming and expensive. Consequently government agencies have developed their own data storage and analysis systems, an example being the Queensland Department of Primary Industries (QDPI) climate data bank for Queensland. To assist rural enterprises minimise the management risks associated with climate variability, a range of "climate" products have been developed throughout Australia. Such products include books, software and advisory services which can benefit all those involved in range management.
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.