ABARES is about to embark on its annual farm survey program amassing information from exhausting working producers throughout Australia.
The data collected annually is integral in supporting decision-making about the way forward for Australian agriculture.
Government Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville stated two surveys will likely be performed – the Australian Agricultural and Grazing Industries Survey, and the Australian Dairy Business Survey.
“The farm surveys are a core a part of the proof base that industries and governments throughout Australia use to supply a well being examine on the sector, develop coverage and reply to challenges, corresponding to drought and commerce disruptions,” Dr Greenville stated.
The interviews will cowl questions on farm construction, land use and the manufacturing and financial profile of the farm enterprise for the 2023-24 monetary 12 months. Chosen estimates for 2024-25 may also be collected.
“The success of the survey, and therefore its worth to trade and authorities, relies on the cooperation of members chosen to signify their trade,” Dr Greenville stated.
ABARES officers will likely be endeavor face-to-face interviews with about 1,900 chosen farmers all through Australia from mid-July to December.
For extra info, farmers can contact ABARES Survey Assortment by phone 1800 026 308 or electronic mail surveysabares@aff.gov.au.
Quick information
- The Australian Agricultural and Grazing Industries Survey has been performed frequently since 1977-78 – this survey protecting broadacre farms gives our longest time sequence with at current 46 years of information. The present pattern is round 1,600 farms.
- The Australian Dairy Business Survey started the next 12 months (1978-79) and gives a time sequence of 45 years of information. The present pattern is round 300 farms.
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