Dr Kathryn Reardon-Smith

Dr Kathryn Reardon-Smith
NameDr Kathryn Reardon-Smith
Email Addresskathryn.reardon-smith@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleSenior Lecturer
QualificationsBNaturalResources(Hons) UNE, MSc Deakin, PhD USQ
DepartmentSchool of Agriculture and Environmental Science
AffiliationsCentre for Applied Climate Sciences
Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0997-3058
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BNaturalResources(Hons)
UNE
1980
MSc
Deakin
1982
PhD
USQ
2012

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
How do agricultural activities influence the processing of organic matter and the distribution of decomposing invertebrates in streams?Associate SupervisorDoctoral2024
Seed dispersal and seedling emergence from faeces of native Swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor), Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), and non-native Rusa deer (Cervus timorensis) herbivore species living in a peri-urban area of SE QueenslandAssociate SupervisorMasters2023
Developing Advanced and User-Friendly Climate Information System Model for Sustainable Livestock ProductionPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Development and application of game theoretic and multi-objective optimization models for conflict resolution in water resources management.Associate SupervisorDoctoral2023
Climate and honey bees: impacts of climate variability, trends, and extremes on bee forage phenology and beekeeper perceptions and practices.Associate SupervisorDoctoral2022
Establishing soil carbon levels and carbon sequestration benchmark status using the Soil Security Framework, for different landscapes and land-use intensities and testing its persistence under multiple predicted climate scenariosPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2022
Developing an integrated system model approach to assess the role of Climate Smart Agriculture in enhancing the resilience of crop production systems.Principal SupervisorDoctoral2022
Capacity building and resilience development of vulnerable rural communities to climate changeAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2022
In what way are the effects of climate change disrupting the phenology of Sea Turtles in the South Pacific.Principal SupervisorDoctoral2021
 An analysis of the agricultural, environmental, social and climatic benefits available via a broader adoption of Cannabis in Australia including hypothetical modelling for legalisation, licensing, and distribution. Principal SupervisorDoctoral2019

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Towards climate-smart landscapes in smallholder farming communitiesAssociateDoctoral2023
An integrated systems model for sustainable agricultural development under changing climate: A case study in a coffee production system in VietnamPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2021
Climate variability and the Australian sugarcane farmer: A phenomenographic analysis of farmer experiences of managing and discussing climate risk.Associate SupervisorDoctoral2017

Spatial modelling of agro-ecologically significant grassland species using the INLA-SPDE approach

Fichera, Andrew, King, Rachel, Kath, Jarrod, Cobon, David and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2023. "Spatial modelling of agro-ecologically significant grassland species using the INLA-SPDE approach." Scientific Reports. 13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32077-7

Early flowering changes robusta coffee yield responses to climate stress and managementv

Kath, Jarrod, Byrareddy, Vivekananda Mittahalli, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn and Mushtaq, Shahbaz. 2023. "Early flowering changes robusta coffee yield responses to climate stress and managementv." Science of the Total Environment. 856 (Part 1), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158836

Innovations for a climate resilient sustainable agricultural sector

Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Kath, Jarrod and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2022. "Innovations for a climate resilient sustainable agricultural sector." The Australian Farmer: A Digital Publication and Knowledge Tool for the Forward-Thinking Farmer. II, pp. 237-238.

The value of seasonal climate forecasting in agricultural decision-making

Reardon-Smith, Kate and An-Vo, Duc-Anh. 2022. "The value of seasonal climate forecasting in agricultural decision-making." African Technical Workshop on Crop Models and coupling with Numerical Weather and Seasonal to Sub-seasonal Forecasts. Niamey, Niger 13 - 15 Jun 2022

Efficient water management and irrigation on farms

Reardon-Smith, K., Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Scobie, M., Eberhard, J. and Maraseni, T. N.. 2022. "Efficient water management and irrigation on farms." Sims, Ralph E. H. (ed.) Energy-smart farming: efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability. United Kingdom. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited. pp. 102-134

Effects of climate-smart agricultural practices on crop yields, soil carbon, and nitrogen pools in Africa: a meta-analysis

Kichamu-Wachira, Edith, Xu, Zhihong, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Biggs, Duan, Wachira, Geoffrey and Omidvar, Negar. 2021. "Effects of climate-smart agricultural practices on crop yields, soil carbon, and nitrogen pools in Africa: a meta-analysis." Journal of Soils and Sediments: protection, risk assessment and remediation. 21 (4), pp. 1587-1597. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-021-02885-3

A framework for assessing the value of seasonal climate forecasting in key agricultural decisions

An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Radanielson, Ando Mariot, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Reardon-Smith, Kate and Hewitt, Chris. 2021. "A framework for assessing the value of seasonal climate forecasting in key agricultural decisions." Climate Services. 22, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2021.100234

Northern Australia Climate Program: supporting adaptation in rangeland grazing systems through more targeted climate forecasts, improved drought information and an innovative extension program

Cobon, David, Jarvis, Chelsea, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Guillory, Laura, Pudmenzky, Christa, Nguyen-Huy, Thong, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Stone, Roger. 2021. "Northern Australia Climate Program: supporting adaptation in rangeland grazing systems through more targeted climate forecasts, improved drought information and an innovative extension program." The Rangeland Journal. 43 (3), pp. 87-100. https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ20074

A risk-based approach to mine-site rehabilitation: use of Bayesian Belief Network Modelling to manage dispersive soil and spoil

Ghahramani, Afshin, Bennett, John McLean, Ali, Aram, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Dale, Glenn, Roberton, Stirling D. and Raine, Steven. 2021. "A risk-based approach to mine-site rehabilitation: use of Bayesian Belief Network Modelling to manage dispersive soil and spoil." Sustainability. 13 (20), pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132011267

Are water markets a viable proposition in the Lower Mekong Basin?

Reardon-Smith, Kate, McCartney, Matthew and Rebelo, Lisa-Maria. 2021. "Are water markets a viable proposition in the Lower Mekong Basin?" Wheeler, Sarah Ann (ed.) Water markets: a global assessment. Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Edward Elgar Publishing. pp. 91-111

Evaluating management strategies for sustainable crop production under changing climate conditions: a system dynamics approach

Pham, Yen Hoang, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn and Deo, Ravinesh C.. 2021. "Evaluating management strategies for sustainable crop production under changing climate conditions: a system dynamics approach." Journal of Environmental Management. 292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112790

Carbon smart agriculture: An integrated regional approach offers significant potential to increase profit and resource use efficiency, and reduce emissions

Maraseni, Tek, An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Reardon-Smith, Kate. 2021. "Carbon smart agriculture: An integrated regional approach offers significant potential to increase profit and resource use efficiency, and reduce emissions." Journal of Cleaner Production. 282, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124555

Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought: A case study in coffee production systems in Viet Nam

Pham, Yen, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Deo, Ravinesh C.. 2020. "Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought: A case study in coffee production systems in Viet Nam." Climate Risk Management. 30, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crm.2020.100255

Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought on coffee production in Vietnam

Pham, Yen, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Kotir, Julius. 2020. "Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought on coffee production in Vietnam." 3rd Asia Pacific System Dynamics Conference. Brisbane, Australia 02 - 04 Feb 2020 Brisbane, Australia.

Defining flood risk management strategies: a systems approach

Mai, Thanh, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Webb, Paul, Stone, Roger, Kath, Jarrod and An-Vo, Duc-Anh. 2020. "Defining flood risk management strategies: a systems approach." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101550

Creating positive synergies between risk management and transfer to accelerate food system climate resilience

Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Kath, Jarrod, Stone, Roger, Henry, Ross, Laderach, Peter, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Cobon, David, Marcussen, Torben, Cliffe, Neil, Kristiansen, Paul and Pischke, Frederik. 2020. "Creating positive synergies between risk management and transfer to accelerate food system climate resilience." Climatic Change: an interdisciplinary, international journal devoted to the description, causes and implications of climatic change. 161 (3), pp. 465-478. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-020-02679-5

Modelling drought impacts on coffee production in Viet Nam: a system dynamics approach

Pham, Y., Reardon-Smith, K. and Mushtaq, S.. 2019. "Modelling drought impacts on coffee production in Viet Nam: a system dynamics approach." Elsawah, S. (ed.) 23rd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2019). Canberra, Australia 01 - 06 Dec 2019 Canberra, Australia.

Drought Outlook Products Review

Cobon, David, Nguyen-Huy, Thong and Reardon-Smith, Kate. 2019. Drought Outlook Products Review. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

The impact of climate change and variability on coffee production: a systematic review

Pham, Yen, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Cockfield, Geoff. 2019. "The impact of climate change and variability on coffee production: a systematic review." Climatic Change: an interdisciplinary, international journal devoted to the description, causes and implications of climatic change. 156 (4), pp. 609-630. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-019-02538-y

Value of seasonal climate forecasts in reducing economic losses for grazing enterprises: Charters Towers case study

An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Cobon, David, Kodur, Shreevatsa and Stone, Roger. 2019. "Value of seasonal climate forecasts in reducing economic losses for grazing enterprises: Charters Towers case study." The Rangeland Journal. 41 (3), pp. 165-175. https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ18004

Meeting national emissions reduction obligations: a case study of Australia

Maraseni, Tek and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2019. "Meeting national emissions reduction obligations: a case study of Australia." Energies. 12 (3), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12030438

Diverse drivers of unsustainable groundwater extraction behaviour operate in an unregulated water scarce region

Khair, Syed Muhammad, Mushtaq, Shabaz, Reardon-Smith, Kate and Ostini, Jenny. 2019. "Diverse drivers of unsustainable groundwater extraction behaviour operate in an unregulated water scarce region." Journal of Environmental Management. 236, pp. 340-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.12.077

Value of seasonal forecasting for sugarcane farm irrigation planning

An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Kouadio, Louis, Attard, Steve, Cobon, David and Stone, Roger. 2019. "Value of seasonal forecasting for sugarcane farm irrigation planning." European Journal of Agronomy. 104, pp. 37-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2019.01.005

Remotely sensed agricultural grassland productivity responses to land use and hydro-climatic drivers under extreme drought and rainfall

Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andrew, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn and Apan, Armando. 2019. "Remotely sensed agricultural grassland productivity responses to land use and hydro-climatic drivers under extreme drought and rainfall." Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 268, pp. 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2019.01.007

A systems thinking approach to water trade: finding leverage for sustainable development

Mai, Thanh, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Loch, Adam, Reardon-Smith, K. and An-Vo, Duc-Anh. 2019. "A systems thinking approach to water trade: finding leverage for sustainable development." Land Use Policy: the international journal covering all aspects of land use. 82, pp. 595-608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2019.01.004

Drought climate adaptation program: producing enhanced agricultural crop insurance systems: summary report

Mushtaq, Shabaz, Marcussen, Torben, Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Kouadio, Louis, Krishnamurti, Chandrasekhar, Stone, Roger, Roberts, Julian, Mehmet, Russell, Pilling, Debbie and Henry, Ross. 2018. Drought climate adaptation program: producing enhanced agricultural crop insurance systems: summary report. University of Southern Queensland.

Chronic groundwater decline: a multi-decadal analysis of groundwater trends under extreme climate cycles

Le Brocque, Andrew F., Kath, Jarrod and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2018. "Chronic groundwater decline: a multi-decadal analysis of groundwater trends under extreme climate cycles." Journal of Hydrology. 561, pp. 976-986. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2018.04.059

Predicting water allocation trade prices using a hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Bayesian modelling approach

Nguyen-Ky, Tai, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Loch, Adam, Reardon-Smith, Kate, An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Ngo-Cong, Duc and Tran-Cong, Thanh. 2018. "Predicting water allocation trade prices using a hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Bayesian modelling approach." Journal of Hydrology. 567, pp. 781-791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2017.11.049

Applying risk-based principles of dispersive mine spoil behaviour to facilitate development of cost-effective best management practices

Bennett, John, Raine, Steve, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Dale, Glenn and Thomas, Evan. 2017. Applying risk-based principles of dispersive mine spoil behaviour to facilitate development of cost-effective best management practices. Unpublished.

History of drought management in Australia

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Williams, Allyson, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Cobon, David, McRae, David and Kouadio, Louis. 2017. "History of drought management in Australia." Eslamien, Saied and Eslamien, Faezeh (ed.) Handbook of Drought and Water Scarcity: Management of Drought and Water Scarcity. United States. CRC Press. pp. 423-448

Drought climate adaptation program: producing enhanced agricultural crop insurance systems: final report

Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Marcussen, Torben, Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Kouadio, Louis, Krishnamurti, Chandrasekhar, Stone, Roger, Roberts, Julian, Mehmet, Russell, Pilling, Debbie and Henry, Ross. 2017. Drought climate adaptation program: producing enhanced agricultural crop insurance systems: final report. University of Southern Queensland.

Solar, wind and geothermal energy applications in agriculture: back to the future?

Bundschuh, Jochen, Chen, Guangnan, Tomaszewska, Barbara, Ghaffour, Noreddine, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Hamawand, Ihsan, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Maraseni, Tek, Banhazi, Thomas, Mahmoudi, Hacene, Goosen, Mattheus and Antille, Diogones L.. 2017. "Solar, wind and geothermal energy applications in agriculture: back to the future?" Bundschuh, Jochen, Chen, Guangnan, Chandrasekharam, D. and Piechocki, Janusz (ed.) Geothermal, wind and solar energy applications in agriculture and aquaculture. Leiden, Netherlands. CRC Press. pp. 1-32

Drivers of grassland resistance and recovery to long term drought

Le Brocque, Andrew F, Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kate and Apan, Armando. 2017. "Drivers of grassland resistance and recovery to long term drought." 6th Joint Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia and the New Zealand Ecological Society (EcoTAS 2017). Pokolbin, Australia 26 Nov - 01 Dec 2017

Analysing foregone costs of communities and carbon benefits in small scale community based forestry practice in Nepal

Pandey, Shiva Shankar, Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn and Cockfield, Geoff. 2017. "Analysing foregone costs of communities and carbon benefits in small scale community based forestry practice in Nepal." Land Use Policy: the international journal covering all aspects of land use. 69, pp. 160-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.09.007

Medical geology in the framework of the sustainable development goals

Bundschuh, Jochen, Maity, Jyoti Prakash, Mushtaq, Shahbaz Mushtaq, Vithange, Meththika, Seneweera, Saman, Schneider, Jerusa, Bhattacharya, Prosun, Khan, Nasreen Islam, Hamawand, Ihsan, Guilherme, Luiz R. G., Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Parvez, Faruque, Morales-Simfors, Nury, Ghaze, Sara, Pudmenzky, Christa, Kouadio, Louis and Chen, Chien-Yen. 2017. "Medical geology in the framework of the sustainable development goals." Science of the Total Environment. 581-582, pp. 87-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.11.208

Investigating the value of seasonal climate forecast for beef grazing enterprises: Charters Towers case study

An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Cobon, David, Kodur, Shreevatsa and Stone, Roger. 2017. "Investigating the value of seasonal climate forecast for beef grazing enterprises: Charters Towers case study." 19th Biennial Conference of the Australian Rangeland Society. Port Augusta, Australia 25 - 28 Sep 2017 Australia.

Modelling irrigated sugarcane crop under seasonal climate variability: a case study in Burdekin district

An-Vo, D.-A., Mushtaq, S. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2017. "Modelling irrigated sugarcane crop under seasonal climate variability: a case study in Burdekin district." Syme, G., Hatton MacDonald, D., Fulton, B. and Piantadosi, J. (ed.) 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017). Hobart, Australia 03 - 08 Dec 2017 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand .

Can digital discussion support tools provide cost-effective options for agricultural extension services?

Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Cliffe, Neil, Ostini, Jenny, Farley, Helen, Doyle, Joanne and Kealley, Matt. 2017. "Can digital discussion support tools provide cost-effective options for agricultural extension services?" Information Technologies and International Development. 13, pp. 52-68.

Savanna burning methodology for fire management and emissions reduction: a critical review of influencing factors

Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Reardon‑Smith, Kathryn, Griffiths, Greg and Apan, Armando. 2016. "Savanna burning methodology for fire management and emissions reduction: a critical review of influencing factors." Carbon Balance and Management. 11, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13021-016-0067-4

Developing the capacity of farmers to understand and apply seasonal climate forecasts through collaborative learning processes

Cliffe, Neil, Stone, Roger, Coutts, Jeff, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn and Mushtaq, Shahbaz. 2016. "Developing the capacity of farmers to understand and apply seasonal climate forecasts through collaborative learning processes." Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension: international journal on changes in agricultural knowledge and action systems. 22 (4), pp. 311-325. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224X.2016.1154473

Groundwater decline and climatic variability: Implications for groundwater linked agro-ecosystems

Le Brocque, Andrew F., Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kate and Apan, Armando. 2016. "Groundwater decline and climatic variability: Implications for groundwater linked agro-ecosystems." 2016 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2016). Fremantle, Australia 29 Nov - 02 Dec 2016 Australia.

Estimating the value of conjunctive water use at a system-level using nonlinear programing model

An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2015. "Estimating the value of conjunctive water use at a system-level using nonlinear programing model." Journal of Economic and Social Policy. 17 (2), pp. [163]-[182].

Trade-offs and synergies between water and energy use in rural Australia

Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Maraseni, Tek N. and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2015. "Trade-offs and synergies between water and energy use in rural Australia." Pittock, Jamie, Hussey, Karen and Dovers, Stephen (ed.) Climate, energy and water: managing trade-offs, seizing opportunities. New York, USA. Cambridge University Press. pp. 123-140

Groundwater salinization intensifies drought impacts in forests and reduces refuge capacity

Kath, Jarrod, Powell, Sue, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, El Sawah, Sondoss, Jakeman, Anthony J., Croke, Barry F.W. and Dyer, Fiona J.. 2015. "Groundwater salinization intensifies drought impacts in forests and reduces refuge capacity." Journal of Applied Ecology. 52 (5), pp. 1116-1125. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12495

Nonlinear Optimisation Using Production Functions to Estimate Economic Benefit of Conjunctive Water Use for Multicrop Production

An-Vo, D.-A., Mushtaq, S., Nguyen-Ky, T., Bundschuh, J., Tran-Cong, T., Maraseni, T. N. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2015. "Nonlinear Optimisation Using Production Functions to Estimate Economic Benefit of Conjunctive Water Use for Multicrop Production." Water Resources Management. 29 (7), pp. 2153-2170. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-015-0933-y

Putting virtual worlds to work to support improved climate risk decision-making on real world farms

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Stone, Roger, Cliffe, Neil, Farley, Helen, Ostini, Jenny, Doyle, Joanne, Martin, Neil and Loch, Adam. 2015. "Putting virtual worlds to work to support improved climate risk decision-making on real world farms." 2nd International Conference on Global Food Security. Cornell University, Ithaca, United States 11 - 14 Oct 2015

Groundwater governance in a water-starved country: public policy, farmers' perceptions and drivers of tubewell adoption in Balochistan, Pakistan

Khair, Syed Mohammad, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2015. "Groundwater governance in a water-starved country: public policy, farmers' perceptions and drivers of tubewell adoption in Balochistan, Pakistan." Ground Water. 53 (4), pp. 626-637. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwat.12250

Virtual discussions to support climate risk decision making on farms

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Farley, Helen S., Cliffe, Neil, Stone, Roger C., Ostini, Jenny, Doyle, Joanne, Martin, Neil, Loch, Adam, Maraseni, Tek, Marcussen, Torben and Lindesay, Janette. 2015. "Virtual discussions to support climate risk decision making on farms." Journal of Economic and Social Policy. 17 (2).

Integrated assessment of water-energy-GHG emissions tradeoffs in an irrigated lucerne production system in eastern Australia

Mushtaq, S., Maraseni, T. N., Reardon-Smith, K., Bundschuh, J. and Jackson, T.. 2015. "Integrated assessment of water-energy-GHG emissions tradeoffs in an irrigated lucerne production system in eastern Australia." Journal of Cleaner Production. 103, pp. 491-498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.05.037

Virtual world technologies to enhance climate risk management on Australian sugar cane farms

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Stone, Roger, Cliffe, Neil, Farley, Helen, Ostini, Jenny, Doyle, Joanne, Martin, Neil, Maraseni, Tek, Marcussen, Torben, Loch, Adam and Lindesay, Janette. 2014. "Virtual world technologies to enhance climate risk management on Australian sugar cane farms." Climate Adaptation (NCCARF 2014): Future Challenges. Gold Coast, Australia 30 Sep - 02 Oct 2014 Gold Coast, Australia.

Estimating the value of conjunctive water use at a system-level using nonlinear programming model

An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2014. "Estimating the value of conjunctive water use at a system-level using nonlinear programming model." 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014 Australia.

Sweet success: virtual world tools enhance real world decision making in the Australian sugar industry

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Farley, Helen, Cliffe, Neil, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Stone, Roger, Doyle, Joanne, Martin, Neil, Ostini, Jenny, Maraseni, Tek, Marcussen, Torben, Loch, Adam and Lindesay, Janette. 2014. "Sweet success: virtual world tools enhance real world decision making in the Australian sugar industry." ICELW 2014: International Conference on e-Learning in the Workplace. New York, United States 11 - 13 Jun 2014

Groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain woodlands: a case study from the northern Murray-Darling Basin

Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Le Brocque, Andy and Dyer, Fiona. 2014. "Groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain woodlands: a case study from the northern Murray-Darling Basin." Climate Adaptation (NCCARF 2014): Future Challenges. Gold Coast, Australia 30 Sep - 02 Oct 2014 Gold Coast, Australia.

Identifying groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain tree species in the northern Murray-Darling Basin

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andy and Dyer, Fiona. 2014. "Identifying groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain tree species in the northern Murray-Darling Basin." Andersen, Alan (ed.) 2014 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2014). Alice Springs, Australia 28 Sep - 03 Oct 2014 Canberra, Australia.

Lippia (Phyla canescens) and its response to fire

Galea, Lucy, Le Brocque, Andy and Reardon-Smith, Kate. 2014. "Lippia (Phyla canescens) and its response to fire." Andersen, Alan (ed.) 2014 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2014). Alice Springs, Australia 28 Sep - 03 Oct 2014 Canberra, Australia.

The development of virtual world tools to enhance learning and real world decision making in the Australian sugar farming industry

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Farley, Helen, Cliffe, Neil, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Stone, Roger, Doyle, Joanne, Martin, Neil, Ostini, Jenny, Maraseni, Tek, Marcussen, Torben, Loch, Adam and Lindesay, Janette. 2014. "The development of virtual world tools to enhance learning and real world decision making in the Australian sugar farming industry." International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning. 7 (3), pp. 17-23. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v7i3.4002

Re-evaluating the rationale for irrigation technology adoption through an integrated trade-off analysis: case study of a cotton farming system in Australia

Maraseni, T. N., Mushtaq, S. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2014. "Re-evaluating the rationale for irrigation technology adoption through an integrated trade-off analysis: case study of a cotton farming system in Australia." Journal of Water and Climate Change. 5 (3), pp. 328-340. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2014.046

Groundwater decline and tree change in floodplain landscapes: identifying non-linear threshold responses in canopy condition

Kath, J., Reardon-Smith, K., Le Brocque, A. F., Dyer, F. J., Dafny, E., Fritz, L. and Batterham, M.. 2014. "Groundwater decline and tree change in floodplain landscapes: identifying non-linear threshold responses in canopy condition." Global Ecology and Conservation. 2, pp. 148-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2014.09.002

Groundwater depth thresholds for tree condition

Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Le Brocque, Andi, Dafny, Elad, Dyer, Fiona, Fritz, L. and Batterham, Megan. 2013. "Groundwater depth thresholds for tree condition." 52nd Australian Society for Limnology Congress (ASL 2013): From Theory to Practice in Water Science. Canberra, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2013 Canberra, Australia.

Extending extension: virtual shed meetings in a digital age

Farley, Helen, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Cliffe, Neil, Lindesay, Janette and Loch, Adam. 2013. "Extending extension: virtual shed meetings in a digital age." Lamb, David (ed.) 1st Digital Rural Futures Conference: Smart Farms - Smart Regions (DRF 2013). Armidale, Australia 26 - 28 Jun 2013 Armidale, Australia.

Using a virtual world to enable real world decision making

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Farley, Helen, Stone, Roger, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Cliffe, Neil, Doyle, Joanne, Martin, Neil, Maraseni, Tek, Marcussen, Torben, Lindesay, Janette, Loch, Adam and Kealley, Matt. 2013. "Using a virtual world to enable real world decision making." Lamb, David (ed.) 1st Digital Rural Futures Conference: Smart Farms - Smart Regions (DRF 2013). Armidale, Australia 26 - 28 Jun 2013 Armidale, Australia.

A blueprint for sustainable groundwater management in Balochistan, Pakistan

Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Stone, Roger and Khair, Syed Mohammad. 2013. "A blueprint for sustainable groundwater management in Balochistan, Pakistan." Griffiths, Jacqui and Lambert, Rebecca (ed.) Free flow: reaching water security through cooperation . Paris, France. Unesco. pp. 222-224

Correlations between physical and chemical defences in plants: tradeoffs, syndromes, or just many different ways to skin a herbivorous cat?

Moles, Angela T., Peco, Begona, Wallis, Ian R., Foley, William J., Poore, Alistair G.B., Seabloom, Eric W., Vesk, Peter A., Bisigato, Alejandro J., Cella-Pizarro, Lucrecia, Clark, Connie J., Cohen, Philippe S., Cornwell, William K., Edwards, Will, Ejrnaes, Rasmus, Gonzales-Ojeda, Therany, Graae, Bente J., Hay, Gregory, Lumbwe, Fainess C., Magana-Rodriguez, Benjamın, ..., Hui, Francis K. C.. 2013. "Correlations between physical and chemical defences in plants: tradeoffs, syndromes, or just many different ways to skin a herbivorous cat?" New Phytologist. 198 (1), pp. 252-263. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.12116

Trialling a web-based 'discussion-support' tool in the Australian sugar industry: stakeholder responses are encouraging

Cliffe, Neil, Stone, Roger, Coutts, Jeff, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2013. "Trialling a web-based 'discussion-support' tool in the Australian sugar industry: stakeholder responses are encouraging." Westbrooke, Victoria (ed.) Australia-Pacific Extension Network International Conference (APEN ICNZ 2013): Transformative Change: Chosen or Unchosen Pathways to Innovation, Resilience and Prosperity . Christchurch, New Zealand 26 - 28 Aug 2013

A rural agricultural-sustainable energy community model and its application to Felton Valley, Australia

Berrill, T., Reardon-Smith, K., McCreath, R., Mushtaq, S. and Bundschuh, J.. 2013. "A rural agricultural-sustainable energy community model and its application to Felton Valley, Australia ." Yan, J. (ed.) 5th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE 2013). Pretoria, South Africa 01 - 04 Jul 2013

The tradeoffs between water savings and GHG emissions in irrigated agriculture

Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Maraseni, Tek and Reardon-Smith, Kate. 2013. "The tradeoffs between water savings and GHG emissions in irrigated agriculture." Quarisa, Iva (ed.) Irrigation Australia Regional Conference 2013: Sharing Irrigation Knowledge for Better Outcomes. Griffith, Australia 28 - 30 May 2013 Sydney, Australia.

Climate change and water security: estimating the greenhouse gas costs of achieving water security through investments in modern irrigation technology

Mushtaq, S., Maraseni, T. N. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2013. "Climate change and water security: estimating the greenhouse gas costs of achieving water security through investments in modern irrigation technology." Agricultural Systems. 117, pp. 78-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2012.12.009

Managing pest species under climate change: risks and opportunities

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn M., Stone, Roger C. and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2012. "Managing pest species under climate change: risks and opportunities." 4th Queensland Pest Animal Symposium. Caloundra, Queensland 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2012 Queensland, Australia.

Sweet success: making machinima to engage sugarcane farmers in discussions about climate risk

Farley, Helen and Reardon-Smith, Kate. 2012. "Sweet success: making machinima to engage sugarcane farmers in discussions about climate risk." 2012 Apple University Consortuim CreateWorld Conference: Developing People Who Use and Support Apple Technology in Higher Education. Brisbane, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2012 Australia.

Integrated analysis for a carbon- and water-constrained future: an assessment of drip irrigation in a lettuce production system in eastern Australia

Maraseni, T. N., Mushtaq, S. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2012. "Integrated analysis for a carbon- and water-constrained future: an assessment of drip irrigation in a lettuce production system in eastern Australia." Journal of Environmental Management. 111, pp. 220-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.07.020

Predictive modelling of riparian woodland response to altered and novel disturbances in multi-use production landscapes

Reardon-Smith, K. M. and Le Brocque, A. F.. 2012. "Predictive modelling of riparian woodland response to altered and novel disturbances in multi-use production landscapes." Lepetit, Julien (ed.) Water and Climate: Policy Implementation Challenges - 2nd Practical Responses to Climate Change Conference 2012. Canberra, Australia 01 - 03 May 2012 Canberra, Australia.

Climate change, water security and the need for integrated policy development: the case of on-farm infrastructure investment in the Australian irrigation sector

Maraseni, T. N., Mushtaq, S. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2012. "Climate change, water security and the need for integrated policy development: the case of on-farm infrastructure investment in the Australian irrigation sector." Environmental Research Letters. 7 (3), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/7/3/034006

Using stable isotopes to identify soil moisture sources of key species in riparian woodlands of the northern Murray-Darling Basin

Reardon-Smith, K. M., Le Brocque, A. F., Hollins, S. and Silburn, D. M.. 2011. "Using stable isotopes to identify soil moisture sources of key species in riparian woodlands of the northern Murray-Darling Basin." 11th Australasian Environmental Isotope Conference. Cairns, Australia 12 - 14 Jul 2011 Adelaide, Australia.

Groundwater decline drives riparian woodland dysfunction in a northern Murray-Darling intensive production landscape

Reardon-Smith, K. M., Le Brocque, A. F. and House, A. P. N.. 2011. "Groundwater decline drives riparian woodland dysfunction in a northern Murray-Darling intensive production landscape." Bird, Michael and Simmons, Craig (ed.) 4th Australasian Hydrogeology Research Conference. Cairns, Australia 12 - 14 Jul 2011 Adelaide, Australia.

Putting plant resistance traits on the map: a test of the idea that plants are better defended at lower latitudes

Moles, Angela T., Wallis, Ian R., Foley, William J., Warton, David I., Stegen, James C., Bisigato, Alejandro J., Cella-Pizarro, Lucrecia, Clark, Connie J., Cohen, Philippe S., Cornwell, William K., Edwards, Will, Ejrnaes, Rasmus, Gonzales-Ojeda, Therany, Graae, Bente J., Hay, Gregory, Lumbwe, Fainess C., Magana-Rodriguez, Benjamin, Moore, Ben D., Peri, Pablo L., ..., Prior, Lynda D.. 2011. "Putting plant resistance traits on the map: a test of the idea that plants are better defended at lower latitudes." New Phytologist. 191 (3), pp. 777-788. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03732.x

Using stable isotopes to identify soil moisture sources of key species in drought-stressed riparian woodlands

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Le Brocque, Andy, Hollins, Suzanne and Silburn, Mark. 2011. "Using stable isotopes to identify soil moisture sources of key species in drought-stressed riparian woodlands." 2011 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2011). Hobart, Australia 21 - 25 Nov 2011 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Modelling riparian woodland response to altered and novel disturbance regimes in production landscapes

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Le Brocque, Andy and House, Alan. 2011. "Modelling riparian woodland response to altered and novel disturbance regimes in production landscapes." 2011 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2011). Hobart, Australia 21 - 25 Nov 2011 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Disturbance and resilience in riparian woodlands on the highly modified Upper Condamine floodplain

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn Mary. 2011. Disturbance and resilience in riparian woodlands on the highly modified Upper Condamine floodplain. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

Riparian woodland dysfunction is driven by groundwater decline in a northern Murray-Darling intensive production landscape

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Le Brocque, Andy and House, Alan. 2010. "Riparian woodland dysfunction is driven by groundwater decline in a northern Murray-Darling intensive production landscape." 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010). Canberra, Australia 06 - 10 Dec 2010 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Disturbance and resilience of floodplain woodlands in a production landscape

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and House, Alan. 2009. "Disturbance and resilience of floodplain woodlands in a production landscape." 10th International Congress of Ecology: Ecology in a Changing Environment. Brisbane, Australia 16 - 21 Aug 2009 Australia.

Identifying and managing key weed threats, their sources and vectors, in relation to priority remnant ecosystems in the Condamine catchment

Reardon-Smith, K.. 2009. Identifying and managing key weed threats, their sources and vectors, in relation to priority remnant ecosystems in the Condamine catchment.

Declining birds in Australian agricultural landscapes may benefit from aspects of the European agri-environment model

Attwood, Simon J., Park, Sarah E., Maron, Martine, Collard, Stuart J., Robinson, Doug, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn M. and Cockfield, Geoff. 2009. "Declining birds in Australian agricultural landscapes may benefit from aspects of the European agri-environment model ." Biological Conservation. 142 (10), pp. 1981-1991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2009.04.008

Riparian woodlands in crisis? Disturbance ecology on the Condamine floodplain

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and House, Alan. 2008. "Riparian woodlands in crisis? Disturbance ecology on the Condamine floodplain." 11th International Riversymposium: A Future of Extremes. Brisbane, Australia 01 - 04 Sep 2008 Brisbane, Australia.

Landscape ecology theory does not apply to recruitment in Eucalyptus populnea woodlands

Batterham, Megan C., Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2008. "Landscape ecology theory does not apply to recruitment in Eucalyptus populnea woodlands." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Change is the new stability: disturbance and riparian woodlands in a production landscape

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and House, Alan. 2008. "Change is the new stability: disturbance and riparian woodlands in a production landscape." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Predictive mapping of blackberry in the Condamine Catchment using logistic regression and spatial analysis

Apan, Armando, Wells, N., Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Richardson, L., McDougall, Kevin and Basnet, Badri Bahadur. 2008. "Predictive mapping of blackberry in the Condamine Catchment using logistic regression and spatial analysis." McDougall, Kevin (ed.) Queensland Spatial Conference 2008. Surfers Paradise, Australia 17 - 19 Jul 2008 Brisbane, Australia.

Arresting woodland bird decline in Australian agricultural landscapes: potential application of the European agri-environment model

Park, S. E., Attwood, S. J., Maron, M., Collard, S. J. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2007. "Arresting woodland bird decline in Australian agricultural landscapes: potential application of the European agri-environment model." Jongman, Rob and Bunce, R. G. H. (ed.) IALE 2007: 25 Years Landscape Ecology: Scientific Principles in Practice. Wageningen, Netherlands 08 - 12 Jul 2007 Wageningden, Netherlands.

Richness, complexity & condition of remnants in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland

Le Brocque, Andrew F., Zammit, Charlie and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2003. "Richness, complexity & condition of remnants in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland." Oliver, Ian, Kristiansen, Paul and Silberbauer, Letitia (ed.) 2003 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2003). Armidale, Australia 08 - 10 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Impact of altered flow regimes and weed invasion on riparian communities in the Condamine catchment, south-east Queensland

Reardon-Smith, Kate, Zammit, Charlie and Le Brocque, Andy. 2004. "Impact of altered flow regimes and weed invasion on riparian communities in the Condamine catchment, south-east Queensland." 2004 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2004). Adelaide, South Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2004 Brisbane, Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Vegetation community responses to altered flow regimes and weed invasion in reparian woodlands of the upper condamine floodplain, Eastern Australia

Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Le Brocque, Andrew F., House, Alan and Zammit, Charlie. 2005. "Vegetation community responses to altered flow regimes and weed invasion in reparian woodlands of the upper condamine floodplain, Eastern Australia." Miller, Craig (ed.) 2005 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2005). Brisbane, Australia 28 Nov - 02 Dec 2005 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.