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.

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Become an ABARES Stream graduate

Applications are open for the 2027 Graduate Development Program. We’re looking for the next generation of graduate superstars to join the ABARES Stream!

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Fertiliser dashboard

Information on global and Australian indicator prices for fertiliser-grade urea and import quantities.

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Agricultural Commodities Report June 2026

Agricultural production value is forecast to fall by 5% to $98.3 billion in 2026–27 ($104.5 billion including fisheries and forestry).

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Australian Crop Report June 2026

Crop production value is forecast to fall in 2026–‍27 ($4.5 billion lower), reaching $50.9 billion, due to less favourable seasonal conditions.

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Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2026

This Insights report describes the current state of Australian agriculture, with the aim of providing key information and statistics in one place.

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ABARES Insights

Sequestration on Agricultural Land: Impacts and Policy Trade-offs

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