Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences

In 2020-21 value of Australian agricultural production is forecast to reach a record $65.9 billion, confirming Australian agriculture is in the midst of an exceptional rebound from drought. However, the gross value of production over the medium term is not forecast to grow.

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Latest ABARES data reveals production value is forecast to slide 6 % in 2020-21 to $2.9 billion because of COVID-19 and trade disruptions. However, salmon, prawn and oyster aquaculture production is projected to drive a recovery.

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The Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2021 draws on previously published statistics and insights into key aspects of Australian agriculture: its role in the broader economy, trends in production, industry structure and productivity, risk management, agricultural employment, government support, trade and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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