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During the week of 30 January you’ll see some changes to this website. These changes are part of the roll out of a new Strategic Statement and identity for DAFF.

Find out more about the new-look website.

Welcome to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

ABARES is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. We provide professionally independent, world-class research, analysis and advice to inform decision-makers on current and future policy challenges affecting Australia's primary industries.

Our capabilities in multi-disciplinary research and analysis span the fields of economics, science and social science covering the agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food sectors.

More information about ABARES.

Registrations are now open for the Outlook 2012 conference 6-7 March in Canberra. Attend Outlook 2012 to gain market insight, understand your industry’s critical issues and direction, hear from leading international and national speakers and forge new professional networks. Find the full Outlook 2012 program and register online.

Applications are now closed for the 2012 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry grant applications.
Judging is underway and applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.
For enquiries contact Science Awards