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.

Fish stocks stable and steady

The Fishery status reports 2022 provides an annual, independent assessment of the performance of fisheries managed by the Australian Government.

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Agriculture on a roll, but where to next?

This two-part Insights series looks at how Australian agriculture has changed over decades and what will shape it's future performance.

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ABARES Outlook 2023 conference - SAVE THE DATE

Looking forward to seeing you in Canberra on 7-8 March 2023

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Emissions, agricultural support and food security

Improving food security, promoting global growth and cutting emissions can be achieved through the removal of agricultural subsidies and tariffs.

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Aus vegetable industry outpaced overall agricultural sector over the past 5 decades

The Australian vegetable industry has grown significantly by taking advantage of changes in consumer incomes and tastes.

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