Welcome to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), the science and economics research division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Water prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin forecast to remain low

Water Market Outlook: average price expected to fall to $58 per ML in 2022–23.

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2023 Science and Innovation Awards now open!

If you're a young innovator, scientist or researcher with a project to advance Australia's agricultural industries, then apply for a $22k grant!

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The role of international trade and support in achieving food security

The latest ABARES insights report outlines key measures to improving stability and access to food

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Food security and the impact of export restrictions

The latest Insights report looks at how governments can take steps to improve global food security in light of high food prices.

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Drought Early Warning System

This new project will develop a set of national indicators for measuring and forecasting the extent and severity of drought impacts in the Australian agricultural sector.

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