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Census snapshot shows changes in agricultural workforce

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
Australia’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, with more women and young people joining the sector.
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Pests and weeds on the rise

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85% land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.
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Agricultural sector remains strong despite drier conditions to come

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry are set to have the third-highest yearly gross value on record in 2023-24, with production value…
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Farm sector debt reaches $109.9 billion

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The latest agricultural lending statistics provided by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) show an increase in aggregate lending to…
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ABARES reports show Australian farmers adapting and adjusting to help offset climate effects

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Climate change is having an impact on Australian agriculture, with farmers having to contend with higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall.
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Strong growth for Australian broadacre farmland prices

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The average price of broadacre farmland per hectare has almost doubled over the last three years, increasing by 93% from 2020 to 2023.
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Correction on the cards as La Nina retreats

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The overall value of the agriculture sector is set to contract by 14% in 2023-24 due to drier than normal conditions after three La Nina years.
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Winter crop production to fall from consecutive record highs

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Australian Winter crop production is forecast to fall from record highs due to below average rainfall for winter and spring.
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Southern Murray–Darling Basin water prices forecast to remain lower than average for fourth consecutive year

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Water allocation prices in the southern Murray–Darling Basin are likely to remain low for a fourth consecutive year, according to the latest ABARES…
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Agricultural R&D investment on the rise

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The Australian agriculture sector has increased its investment in research and development (R&D) over the past ten years, contributing to growth…
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Farm incomes to ease as prices drop, inputs rise

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Farm cash income for all broadacre farms is projected to decrease nationally by around 7 per cent to average $327,000 per farm in 2022–23 but remain…
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La Nina’s last hurrah as drier conditions expected ahead

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
The record-breaking streak for Australian agriculture is set to continue in 2022-23 with the sector expected to reach $90 billion this financial year.
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Easing the way for exports in time for bumper crop

  • Media release
  • Exports
After two exceptional years of harvest the department is working hard to support the Australian grain export industry to meet increased export…
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Farm debt rising with sector confidence

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  • Agriculture
Increased agricultural sector lending activity is an encouraging sign that our farmers are looking to expand and invest in their businesses.