Enhancing the sustainability of Australia's agricultural industry is both an environmental imperative and an economic necessity. This report argues that farmers' efforts to increase the sustainability of the sector are hampered by the current reporting framework. It identifies key areas for improvement and emphasises the importance of aligning with best-practice global sustainability standards to ensure...

An overview of the state of Australian agriculture, consolidating key statistics on the sector and its role in the broader economy. The snapshot shares data regarding land use, water consumption, export and employment. It also considers factors influencing the value of agricultural output, such as technological advancement, management practices and commodity prices.

The strategy is the Australian government's roadmap for building drought-resilient farms, landscapes and communities. It outlines the mix, funding and delivery of Future Drought Fund programs, identifying five investment priorities and informing stakeholders when they can engage with drought resilience programs and activities.

Extension is the practice of transferring knowledge and skills to improve economic, social and environmental outcomes and create positive change. The current state of the agricultural extension sector in Australia reveals a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities. The findings in this report emphasise the need for a strategic and coordinated approach to bolster extension...

An evaluation of the Harvest Trail Services (HTS) program which aimed to address harvest employers’ recruitment needs, improve community understanding of the legal requirements for fair and safe harvest work and increase the number of Australians employed in harvest work.