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2023 broadacre farmland prices cap decade strong growth

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The average price per hectare of Australia’s broadacre farmland increased by 131% over the last 10 years, according to the latest data from the…
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Getting the most out of Commonwealth environmental water

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Managing environmental water effectively is critical for maximising the health of ecosystems across the Murray-Darling Basin for current and future…
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Aquaculture’s contribution to Australian seafood supply continues to grow

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to grow by 0.5% in 2023−24 to $3.56 billion according to new data from…
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Snapshot showcases 20 years of strength and growth

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian agriculture showcases the industry’s significant growth, with the gross value of agricultural production…
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Rebound predicted for Australian agriculture

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Australia’s farm, fisheries and forestry sectors are set to rebound in 2024-25.
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Investment in Research and Development crucial for Advancing Australian Agriculture

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Research and development funding for Australian agriculture in the fiscal year 2022-23 amounted to $2.32 billion, according to a new report from the…
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Australian fisheries and aquaculture thrived in 2022

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Aquaculture has had another successful year within the Australian seafood industry, according to the latest edition of ABARES Australian Fisheries…
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Gross value of agricultural production to fall in 2023–24

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
The value of Australian agriculture production is forecast to fall as increasing global supply and drier conditions impact farmers.
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Register now for the redesigned ABARES Outlook Conference

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Registrations are now open for next year’s ABARES Outlook Conference at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, which will feature new-look session formats and…
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Report provides insights into fish stocks

  • Media release
  • Fisheries
The annual assessment of Commonwealth fish stocks from ABARES has found that the majority of stocks assessed were both not overfished and not subject…
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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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Farm incomes to fall due to drier conditions and lower prices

  • Media release
  • ABARES
After 2 record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023–24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural…
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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…