Department Of

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Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry

Strengthening Australia’s Food Security and Regional Prosperity

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protects Australia’s natural resources, supports primary producers, and ensures the long‑term sustainability of the industries that feed the nation. Its work underpins national food security, export strength, and the resilience of rural and regional communities.

Australia’s primary industries are the backbone of national prosperity. They support hundreds of thousands of jobs, drive regional economies, and maintain our global reputation for clean, safe, high‑quality food and fibre. Strong stewardship today ensures security and opportunity for generations to come.

 

Rural & Regional Development

 

What They Do

  • Infrastructure & workforce programs

  • Community resilience initiatives

  • Regional innovation support

Why It Matters

  • Thriving regions

  • More opportunities

  • Sustainable local growth

 

Key Outputs

 

  • Grants & funding programs

  • Regional economic reports

  • Resilience frameworks

 

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) infographic tile is already complete and styled in Australians Unified colors.

It highlights:

Economic Intelligence 

  • National agricultural forecasts

  • Commodity outlooks

  • Export performance analysis

  • Market trends & price modelling

Scientific Research

  • Climate & environmental modelling

  • Land, water & soil assessments

  • Biosecurity science & risk evaluation

National Data & Insights 

  • Crop, livestock, fisheries & forestry datasets

  • Regional economic performance

  • Productivity & sustainability indicators

Export Certification & Compliance Services

Keeping Australian exports trusted worldwide

 

What They Do

  • Export certification

  • Compliance with global standards

  • Market access support

 

Why It Matters

 

  • Billions in export revenue

  • Trusted Australian brand

  • Strong trade relationships

Key Outputs

 

  • Export certificates

  • Compliance audits

  • Market access documentation

Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)

The portfolio’s scientific and economic research arm.

Core Functions

  • Agricultural data, forecasts & commodity outlooks

  • Climate, land-use & environmental research

  • Independent analysis for government & industry

Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)

The national regulator for agricultural and veterinary chemicals.

Core Functions

  • Approvals & registrations of ag chemicals & vet medicines

  • Safety, efficacy & residue standards

  • Compliance & enforcement

Fisheries Management Agencies (Commonwealth)

Ensuring sustainable use of Australia’s marine resources.

Core Functions

  • Fisheries policy & regulation

  • Quota, stock & harvest management

  • Marine ecosystem protection

Forest Policy Division

Managing Australia’s forest resources for long-term sustainability.

Core Functions

  • Native forest policy & conservation

  • Plantation development & industry growth

  • Sustainable forestry standards

Department of Agriculture — Key Problems

Australia’s agriculture sector faces collapsing productivity, rising input costs, and biosecurity threats — prompting urgent calls for reform across its core sub‑departments. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) oversees this sector, but its structure and performance are under scrutiny as farmers demand better policy, innovation, and support