Survey underway to determine farming's future

ABARES has begun conducting its annual farm survey, the data from which will be used to inform responses to challenges such as drought and trade disruptions.

This year’s program is collecting data from farms across the country to gain an understanding of how farms are performing.

ABARES officers will undertake face-to-face interviews with about 1900 pre-selected farmers throughout Australia from June to December.

ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said the surveys are a core part of the evidence base that industries and governments across Australia use in making policy and responding to challenges.

“The interviews cover questions about farm structure and land use, production, costs and other economic factors of the farm business,” Dr Greenville said.

“The continued success of the survey, and its value to industry and government, depends on the cooperation of those participants selected to represent their industry.

“I’d encourage any farms selected in our surveys, to participate, to help ensure we create the best dataset we can.”

Farmers can contact ABARES Survey Collection team by telephone 1800 026 308 or email surveysabares@agriculture.gov.au.