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- Media release
- Agriculture
The value of Australian agriculture production is forecast to fall as increasing global supply and drier conditions impact farmers.
- Media release
- Pests
Renewed focus on weed biocontrol is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in the fight against weeds.
- Media release
- Pests
Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and production loss.
- 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…
- Statement
- Department
The department has received several enquiries recently about the potential use of mRNA vaccines in livestock.
- 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…
- Media release
- Agriculture
Australia’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, with more women and young people joining the sector.
- Statement
- Forestry
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has received several enquiries and correspondence over the last fortnight asking for the…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- Statement
- Live animal exports
The Department takes any allegation of non-compliance with Australia’s Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) seriously and is continuing to…