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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December Agricultural Commodities Report

Australian agricultural production gross value forecast to rise $6 billion to $88.4 billion in 2024–25.

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December Australian Crop Report

Australian winter crop production volumes forecast to rise 16% in 2024-25.

Latest forecasts

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Australia's State of the Forests Report: Synthesis 2023

A summary of the latest environmental, social and economic indicators of Australia’s forests.

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Fishery status reports 2024 released

ABARES has published the 29th edition of the Fishery status reports. Out of the 102 stocks assessed in 2023, there were 3 stock status changes.

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ABARES Insights

The state of play for Australian farm productivity, including recent drivers of growth, and the challenges and opportunities for farmers and industry

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Registrations now open for ABARES Outlook 2025 conference

Join us in Canberra or online to help shape the future of Australian agriculture

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