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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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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September Agricultural Commodities Report

Gross value of agricultural production forecast to rise from $82.5 billion in 2023–24 to $86.2 billion in 2024–25.

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September Australian Crop Report

National winter crop forecast to increase to 55.2 Mt in 2024–25, 18% above 10-year average

Latest forecasts

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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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2025 ABARES Outlook Conference prospectus

Exciting sponsorship opportunities now available

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