Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics & Sciences (ABARES)

The countdown is on...

The National Agricultural Land Management Survey is coming to a close, and it’s been capturing valuable insights into land management decisions and sustainable farming practices across Australia.

If you’ve been selected to take part, there’s still time to have your say.

By taking part, you’re contributing to a shared picture of what’s working on the ground – and helping ensure future decisions reflect the realities of Australian agriculture.🌱

👉 Join your peers. Share your insights. Help shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

📩 The survey closes on 12 April 2026.

Four weeks on from ABARES Outlook 2026 and the conversations are as relevant as ever.

The conference brought together leading voices across Australian agriculture, fisheries, and forestry to unpack the major forces shaping the sector.

Topics discussed included food security, global trade uncertainty, productivity and innovation, and competition policy.

Given developments in the Middle East, these conversations have taken on greater significance, reinforcing the value of ABARES data and research in supporting decision-making across the sector.

We are grateful for everyone who joined us either in-person or online to contribute to the conversation.

Reflect on the conversations by visiting the ABARES YouTube channel to access commentary and interviews with select panellists facilitated by online hosts Andrew Whitelaw and Matt Dalgleish of Episode 3 👉 https://srkr.io/6189fFN

💡 Ever wondered how much Australia’s broadacre farmland is worth?

In its latest update, ABARES Farmland Price Indicator estimates Australian broadacre farmland to be valued at $1.48 trillion – up from last year’s estimate of $1.2 trillion.

That’s equivalent to 1.38 million residential dwellings, which is more than the entire number of residential dwellings in Western Australia, or 1-in-8 of all residential dwellings in Australia.

The ABARES Farmland Price Indicator provides reliable and robust estimates of Australia’s farmland values through an innovative and simple to operate dashboard.

Explore the ABARES Farmland Price Indicator 👉
https://srkr.io/6182fno

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The final session of ABARES Outlook 2026 dug deep into one of the sector’s biggest priorities – growing resilience across Australia’s farming systems to safeguard production, protect natural resources and secure our long-term food supply.

From climate pressures to shifting markets and changing consumer expectations, the discussion offered sharp insights on how agriculture can adapt and thrive.

And with that, ABARES Outlook 2026 comes to a close!

A huge thank you to all who contributed to two days of inspiring, future-focused conversation.

Together, we’re shaping a stronger, more resilient future for Australian agriculture. 🌱🌟

🔥 What a session! 🔥 In today’s debate at ABARES Outlook 2026, our panel unpacked some of the biggest questions facing the sector – from the role of a domestic biofuel market to balancing open trade with industry protection and navigating tariff risks and global competitors.

With frank, future focused conversation from leaders across agriculture, trade and industry, the debate highlighted just how complex – and how critical – these choices are for securing a sustainable and prosperous future in an interconnected global economy.

A standout session that left delegates inspired, challenged and ready to think big about what comes next for Australian agriculture.

🌿This morning’s climate-focused sessions at ABARES Outlook 2026 offered clear direction on how the sector can adapt and thrive.

Session 7: Understanding climate risk set the stage with a compelling presentation from Vicki Manson on how better insights can turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Session 8: Data-driven farming then took a deep dive into the analytics, monitoring and tools needed to help farmers adapt, stay productive and manage climate risks.

A powerful reminder that smarter data and clearer climate intelligence will shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

Day 2 kicked off with serious momentum at ABARES Outlook 2026!

Proceedings opened with remarks from the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Anthony Chisholm.

Session 6: Future farms: Unlocking productivity through innovation set the tone with a powerful discussion on how technology and new practices are reshaping Australian agriculture.

From automation and precision ag to data-driven tools and cutting edge R&D, the panel explored the opportunities ahead for farmers and industry to boost productivity, strengthen sustainability and stay competitive in a fast-changing global landscape.

💡 A forward-looking session to set the pace for the rest of the day.

What a powerhouse Day 1 at ABARES Outlook 2026!

Kicking off with a big achievement for Australian agriculture with ABARES forecasting a record $101.4 billion farm production in 2025-26.

From global trends to climate resilience and innovation, today’s discussions sparked big ideas and bold thinking across agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

We’re wrapping up with Welcome Sundowners, thanks to the Council of Rural RDCs – the perfect way to keep the celebration and conversations flowing.

ABARES Outlook 2026 is off to a flying start!

Dr Máximo Torero unpacked the global forces shaping food systems – from market volatility to climate pressures – and what they mean for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors.

His keynote address set a powerful agenda for two days of bold, future focused conversations.

🌱✨Stay tuned for more insights and highlights.

The latest ABARES forecasts released today reveal Australian agriculture will hit an historic high of $101.4 billion in production value this financial year before easing in 2026-27.

Combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry value is forecast to reach $107.4 billion in 2025-26 – also a record – underscoring the strength of our primary industries.

Agricultural export value is forecast to rise to $80.5 billion in 2025–26 ($84.8 billion including fisheries and forestry) reflecting higher crop export volumes and higher overall livestock and livestock product export prices.

Growers are also on track to deliver the second largest winter crop on record, with timely rainfall and mild spring temperatures supporting strong yields – despite below average growing season rainfall in 2025-26 across many cropping regions in southeast Australia.

ABARES is forecasting 2026-27 crop production and prices to soften as seasonal conditions become less favourable and prices in global markets for many crops decline. Market access challenges and uncertainty over recent trade announcements will also weigh on export prices for livestock.

The March 2026 Agricultural Commodities and Australian Crop reports can be viewed here https://srkr.io/61882sk.

Today’s forecasts will be discussed at ABARES Outlook 2026 in Canberra and online.