The Latest Breaking News from ABARES

From war to weather, Australian farmers are planting spring crops in an uncertain world

Australian farmers are heading into spring with an unusual mix of optimism and uncertainty.

The Conversation · Sep 17

'Benchmark for excellence': Canberra's public servants celebrated in King's Birthday honours

Broad range of contributions recognised in 2026 honours.

The Canberra Times · Jun 7

Drought continues but farmers find 'paydirt' at last

Australia's combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26.

AAP · Dec 1, 2025

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to rebound slightly for 2024/25 following predicted falls of 15 per cent to $80 billion for 2023/24.

AAP · Mar 4, 2024

Drier conditions to drive down agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to fall to $78 billion in 2023/24, driven by growing global supply and drier conditions.

AAP · Dec 4, 2023

Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great

As the winter crop harvest winds up earlier than usual, the nation's biggest wheat producer WA is reporting lower than expected volumes with some yields halved.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Butting of heads over feral goat plan

Goat farmers have criticised the federal government's feral goat plan saying they weren't consulted, while critics say it doesn't go far enough.

AAP · Nov 8, 2023

More women and young people join agricultural workforce

Analysis of the 2021 census shows more women, young people and those from a culturally diverse background are choosing to work in agriculture.

AAP · Oct 19, 2023

Australian farm incomes to be squeezed as prices dive and fears of a dry summer loom

Abares report forecasts average broadacre farm incomes to plummet by 41% this financial year, with livestock sector hit particularly hard

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023

Farm incomes to tumble as drier conditions take hold

Farm incomes are expected to fall this financial year due to drier conditions and lower prices, the federal government's agricultural forecaster says.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023