📣 This just in! 📣 Application deadline for the 2025 ABARES Graduate Program is extended until 11pm AEST Wednesday 24 April. 👉 Apply now! Visit: brnw.ch/21wIVhq #ABARES #graduates #gradprogram #agriculture

Congratulations to Australian Bureau of Statistics for 150 years of ag stats! We’re excited to be working with the ABS to deliver the Agricultural Statistics Modernisation Program to improve the accuracy and timeliness of statistics in support of the Australian agricultural industry.

The national rainfall outlook for June to August shows there’s a 50% to 75% probability of above median rainfall in Western Australian cropping regions. Learn more in the Weekly Update here: brnw.ch/21wK5o6

ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville at the G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists meeting in Brazil – Contributing to the evidence base on global food security and the role of science and innovation.

📈 The latest Australian farm production forecasts will be released tomorrow in the June 2024 quarter Agricultural Commodities and Australian Crop reports. 👉 For more, visit: brnw.ch/21wKn76

📈 A forecast of almost $84 billion in Aussie farm production value for 2024-25 would be the third highest on record. 👉 Find out more here: brnw.ch/21wKp8Z

📈 With improved seasonal conditions expected, a 51.3 million tonne Australian winter crop harvest is on the cards for 2024–25 (up 9%). 👉 Find out more here: brnw.ch/21wKpAY

🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Partner with us at ABARES Outlook 2025 (being held 4-5 March) and raise your profile at a peak industry event. 👉 To view the 2025 sponsorship prospectus or to contact the events team, visit: brnw.ch/21wKFAE #ABARESOutlook

We’re excited to be working with the ABS to deliver more timely and accurate ag stats in support of sustainable and prosperous Australian agriculture. 👉 Visit brnw.ch/21wKJhC

🌧️ Wet in the west… WA cropping regions to receive 10-50mm rainfall in the coming week, supporting germination and establishment of winter crops under favourable conditions. 👉 See the Weekly Climate update here: brnw.ch/21wKSdH

ABARES surveyed Australian horticulture farms in 2023 and found that mushrooms had the lowest proportion of crop loss (14% per farm), while apples led crop loss recovered for alternative uses (21% of total loss per farm). 👉 See the latest report here: brnw.ch/21wKWiP

Hot off the press: ABARES Essentials #11 is out now! 📰 In this edition, find out about: 📋 our annual farm survey 📈 the latest horticulture statistics 🎟️ Outlook 2025 sponsorship, and much more. Read it here: brnw.ch/21wL0Bj

A new set of agricultural emissions intensity statistics released by ABARES uses the latest international data for a fairer comparison across countries. 👉 Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wLlWN

A new ABARES report looks at the state of play of Australian farm productivity, including recent drivers of growth, and the challenges and opportunities for farmers and industry. 👉 See the ABARES Insights report here: brnw.ch/21wLrc9

Much of Vic, NSW, Qld and parts of eastern and northern SA experienced at least 5 frost events last month, posing a localised risk to crops. More in Climate Weekly agriculture.gov.au/abares/product…

🔬 Science is the S in ABARES! To learn more about the valuable role of ABARES scientists, drop past the DAFF booth at the Government Scientists Group STEM Expo, as part of #scienceweek. 👉 For more info, visit: brnw.ch/21wLPyn

Congratulations to Dr Steve Read, our former Chief Coordinating Scientist, on his 2024 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Secretary Award! 👏 This well-deserved honour reflects his long-term commitment to excellence in science – consistently informing & shaping decisions. #agriculture #ScienceExcellence

📈 A positive outlook: ABARES releases its latest Australian agriculture forecasts and industry performance figures tomorrow in the September quarter Agricultural Commodities and Australian Crop reports – both to be released at 12.01am (AEST) 3 Sep here: brnw.ch/21wMfV3

Australian agricultural production value is forecast to climb by more than 4% in 2024-25 to $86.2b, with favourable seasonal conditions and higher livestock prices expected. 📈 👉 See the latest ABARES forecasts here: brnw.ch/21wMhKW

ABARES Australian Gridded Farm Data provides a range of variables on broadacre farm businesses relating to crop and livestock production, costs receipts and profits, using simulated data under specific historical climate and price scenarios. 👉 Visit: brnw.ch/21wMy6m