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The impacts of further water recovery in the southern Murray–Darling Basin

Authors: Rhys Downham, John Walsh, Mihir Gupta, David Galeano and Simon HonePublication date: 11 June 2024A related research product is Community vulnerability and adaptive capacity in the Murray–Darling Basin report – a focus on irrigation in agriculture.SummaryABARES has been asked by the…
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Australian fisheries economic indicators

ABARES regularly reviews the economic performance of selected Commonwealth fisheries by surveying fishers and publishing a range of economic indicators. These indicators are used to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of management performance against the economic objective of the Fisheries…
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Irrigated agriculture in the Murray-Darling Basin

​​Author: Dale Ashton Key performance results Average farm cash income for dairy farmers in the Murray–Darling Basin peaked in 2013–14, before declining in 2014–15 and 2015–16 because of lower milk prices and higher input costs. In real terms, dairy farm incomes in 2015–16 are estimated to…
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3. Results of the case study

​​This section presents results for each of the indicators tested in this case study. The key uses and limitations of each indicator are explained, and conclusions are drawn as to its usefulness of the…
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Indicator 2.1d: Annual removal of non-wood forest products compared to the level determined to be sustainable

This indicator is used to assess the sustainability of the harvest of non-wood forest products. These products can represent a significant asset base supporting the livelihoods of remote communities.This is the Key information for Indicator 2.1d, published December 2025.Key pointsA wide range of…
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Part 3: Record of the Panel's work in implementing Step B of the Methodology for Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland

     3.1 Natural Heritage Themes, Sub-themes and Potential Forested Places      3.2 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Themes, Sub-themes and Potential Forested Places…
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Australian dairy: financial performance of dairy farms

2017–18 to 2019–20Aruni Weragoda and James Frilay[expand all]Financial performanceFarm cash incomeDairy farm incomes are projected to have risen in 2019–20 because of higher milk prices, reduced quantities of fodder purchased and lower feed prices, despite persistent drought in some regions…
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Vegetable industry

​The Australian vegetable–growing sector is an important source of food. It supplies most of the fresh vegetables consumed in Australia and provides inputs for the processed vegetable products consumed in Australia or exported. Vegetables are an important part of healthy eating and provide a…
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