The latest from ABARES
Sweet survey results for sugarcane farmers
The ABARES Financial performance of sugarcane farms 2020–21 to 2021–22 survey finds Australian sugarcane farm cash income was 91 per cent higher compared to 2013-14, reaching an average around $190,800 in 2020-21. Published 6 December 2021
Insights report offers a taste of things to come from booming Indonesian food market
An ABARES Insights report confirms Indonesia’s booming food market offers significant opportunities for Australian agriculture—but progress for our exporters will be measured. Published 2 December 2021
Record year for Australian winter crop production
Australian winter crop production is forecast to reach a new national record of 58.4 million tonnes. Published 30 November 2021
Horticulture output holds despite fewer workers
The Labour use in Australian agriculture: Analysis of survey results report has found improved growing conditions and farm-level adaptations have countered the reduced availability of overseas labour. Published 25 November 2021
Sustainable practices commonplace on farms: survey
The majority of farmers surveyed in an ABARES study are using sustainable land management practices to improve natural resources and drought resilience. Published 2 November 2021
Softwood plantation estate steady, with long term log availability increasing
Australia’s commercial plantation estate stood at 1.8 million hectares in 2019-20 according to statistics released today. Published 25 October 2021
Fishery Status Reports for 2021 now public
The 2021 Fishery Status Reports show that no stocks have been classified as subject to overfishing in fisheries solely managed by the Australian Government. Published 13 October 2021
Agriculture looks to record-busting year
The September Agricultural Commodities Report says the agricultural sector is looking at another record-breaking year, with the gross value of production (GVP) forecast to reach $73 billion in 2021-22. Published 14 September 2021
Record canola spurs another wonder winter crop
The Australian Crop Report’s September edition says Australian winter crops are set for another bumper year with favourable conditions and a record amount of land sown to winter crops. Published 7 September 2021
Aquaculture now largest sector of seafood industry
The latest edition of the Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics shows that Australia’s aquaculture sector has been steadily increasing in both value and share of gross value of fisheries production. Published 24 August 2021
Prices set to remain low across the southern Murray-Darling Basin in 2021-22
The latest ABARES Water Market Outlook report indicates water allocation prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin are likely to remain low in 2021–22. Published 3 August 2021
Australian farmers adapting to climate change but more work ahead
The latest Insights report examines the effects of recent and possible future changes in climate on the profitability of Australian farms. Published 29 July 2021
Australian wine in China: Impact of China’s anti-dumping duties released
This report looks at the financial impact on the Australian wine industry of China’s anti-dumping measures and anticipates the extent of market diversion of Australian bottled wine. Published 27 July 2021
Farmgate value hits new record of $66 billion
Australian farmgate production is on track for a record-breaking $66.3 billion year. ABARES' June quarter 2021 Agriculture Commodities report shows how the sector has navigated the uncertainties and challenges posed by COVID-19 and changes in the international trade landscape. Published 16 June 2021
Winter crop area heading towards record high
The Australian crop report – June 2021 is forecasting above average winter crop production in 2021–22. Area planted to winter crops is set to reach a record high nationally thanks to favourable climate conditions and high world prices. Published 8 June 2021
Farmers fight on to contain feral animals
ABARES’ latest report confirms that Australia’s farmers are spending significant amounts of time and money on battling pests and weeds. Published 28 April 2021
Global connectivity is better, even in pandemic
Despite the global economic shocks like those produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, agricultural sectors and economies overall are better off when exposed to international trade, the latest ABARES research paper shows. Published 19 April 2021
Water allocation prices forecast to remain low across the southern Murray-Darling Basin in 2021-22
The latest ABARES Water Market Outlook report indicates water allocation prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin are likely to remain low in 2021–22. Published 31 March 2021
Agriculture’s record year, but challenges on horizon
The Agricultural Commodities Report – March 2021, forecasts an all-time high $65.9 billion in production value this fiscal year confirming Australian agriculture is in the midst of an exceptional rebound from drought. However, the medium to longer term outlook is less clear. Published 2 March 2021
Aquaculture to lead seafood’s pandemic recovery
The Australian fisheries and aquaculture outlook for 2021 says Australia’s seafood industry is on the cusp of an aquaculture-led recovery, with salmon, prawns and oysters expected to help lift the sector back into positive territory. Latest ABARES data reveals production value is forecast to slide six per cent in 2020-21 to $2.9 billion because of COVID-19 and trade disruptions. Published 2 March 2021
Average farm cash incomes up 18 per cent to $184k
Farm performance: broadacre and dairy farms, 2018–19 to 2020–21, saysat the national level, farm cash income for broadacre farms is projected to increase by 18% to average $184,000 per farm in 2020–21 driven by improved seasonal conditions. Latest survey results are now online in a new, interactive data dashboard. Published 2 March 2021
Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2021: Insights
The Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2021 draws on previously published statistics and insights into key aspects of Australian agriculture. Published 25 February 2021
Stocktake of megatrends shaping Australian agriculture: Insights
The latest ABARES Insights paper sets out five megatrends, each of which is framed in terms of three component trends. The megatrends analysis confirms the fundamentals are in place to support agricultural growth, while identifying several challenges to be addressed. Published: 23 February 2021
Forecast of improved summer crop production in 2020–21
The Australian Crop Report – February 2021 estimates that summer crop planting in Queensland and northern New South Wales to be 3 times larger than the drought affected season in 2019–20. Estimates of winter crop production in 2020–21 is also revised higher to total 55.2 million tonnes. Published: 16 February 2021