Search Results
ABARES has been conducting surveys of agricultural industries since the 1940s. Farm surveys conducted by ABARES provide a wide range of information on the current and historical economic performance of farm business units in the rural sector. This information is used for research and analysis on a…
- Last modified
Agricultural lending data 2023–24Debt is an important source of funds for farmers to develop their farm business and for ongoing working capital. Information on trends in the use of debt financing provides context for understanding longer term changes in farm financial performance and the drivers…
- Last modified
For more useful information on Farm Forestry see the publications below:
Development of Project Planning and Evaluation for Farm Forestry
The development of an effective…
- Last modified
Next, we look at 3 calculators covering various sectors, levels of complexity and purposes to give you hands-on calculator experience. Some initiatives (such as the ACCU Scheme) specify requirements for estimating GHG emissions and carbon storage, which include using specific calculators. The…
- Last modified
The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program provides assistance to commercial-scale farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship for any reason.The program provides eligible farmers and their partners with a package of assistance that includes:up to 4 years of fortnightly…
- Last modified
Our policies and services help deliver a productive, competitive and sustainable agricultural sector.
Drought, disaster and rural support
Get help to prepare for, manage or recover from drought, disaster or other hardships. See all the support you can access.
Commodities
Red meat…
- Last modified
The Farm performance and climate report examines the effect of climate variability and climate change on the productivity of Australian broadacre cropping farms between 1977–78 and 2014–15.
The study combines ABARES farm survey data with climate data to estimate the effect of climate variables…
- Last modified
Cam and Bianca Schultz are no strangers to the highs and lows of farming. Their property, Claverton Farm in Culcairn NSW, spanning approximately 3,000 acres and supporting around 7,000 head of sheep, has faced its share of climate challenges, from prolonged droughts to extreme wet seasons.Like many…
- Last modified
Eighteen grants totalling $13 million will help farmers adopt proven practices and technologies that will make them more productive, resilient, and sustainable as conditions dry.
Successful projects will run over a 24-month activity period starting June 2023.
Grant recipients…
- Last modified
Annual Climate Change Statement 2024The Annual Climate Change Statement 2024, published by DCCEEW, explains Australian and state and territory government climate change policies, adapting to climate change and progress towards achieving Australia’s targets for reducing GHG emissions.Low Emissions…
- Last modified