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Gross value of agricultural production to fall in 2023–24

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
05 December 2023
The value of Australian agriculture production is forecast to fall as increasing global supply and drier conditions impact farmers.
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Putting rabbits to the test

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  • Science
30 November 2023
Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national…
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Launch of Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan

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  • Farming
28 November 2023
Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan has been officially launched!
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Helping Aussie farmers grow this AgDay

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  • Agriculture
17 November 2023
Our farmers do an amazing job to produce some of the world’s best agricultural products.
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Have your say on the RIC Act Review

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  • Farming
16 November 2023
The public have the chance to put forward their views and suggestions on farming loans as part of the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 review.
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Biocontrol puts weeds on the back foot

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  • Pests
08 November 2023
Renewed focus on weed biocontrol is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in the fight against weeds.
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Farmers fork out billions a year on pests and weeds

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  • Pests
08 November 2023
Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and production loss.
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Farm incomes to fall due to drier conditions and lower prices

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  • ABARES
05 October 2023
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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Agricultural sector remains strong despite drier conditions to come

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  • ABARES
05 September 2023
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
25 July 2023
The latest agricultural lending statistics provided by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) show an increase in aggregate lending to…
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Enhancing agricultural traceability: from farm gate to dinner plate

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  • Agriculture
13 July 2023
The first ever National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033 will unlock a
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Strong growth for Australian broadacre farmland prices

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  • ABARES
27 June 2023
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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New soil practitioner accreditation hits the ground running

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08 June 2023
Farmers and land managers can have more confidence in soil practitioner knowledge thanks to a new $1 million accreditation funded by the Department…
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Correction on the cards as La Nina retreats

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  • ABARES
06 June 2023
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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