Our team of regional agricultural economists works across several Reef water quality projects to provide analyses that is used to improve business profitability and resilience for agricultural industries. Economists are based in key agricultural regions to enable direct engagement and collaboration with internal and external service providers.
Our key activities
We integrate economics into:
- research trials
- case studies
- farmer demonstration sites
- modelling exercises.
We also develop economic information to help producers weigh up the costs and benefits of best-management practice options. Evaluating new technologies and management practices enables farmers to identify new opportunities to adjust their farming systems, such as:
- rotational crops
- improved pastures
- automated irrigation.
We’re also investigating opportunities for farmers to access environmental markets.
Economic decision-support tools
Producers can use the following decision-support tools to explore different farming options before making a financial commitment.
FEAT Online
FEAT Online is a free tool to help growers measure farm profit and evaluate different farming system changes.
You can also watch a video on FEAT Online.
Breedcow and Dynama
Breedcow and Dynama is a free tool for planning, evaluating and improving the profitability and financial management of extensive beef cattle enterprises.
You can also watch a video on Breedcow.
Regional economist publications
Our publications include economic resource sets about:
Our regional economists also publish and distribute their work at agricultural and industry conferences, including:
- Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Ltd. (ASSCT)
- Australasian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society Ltd. (AARES)
- Australasia-Pacific Extension Network Ltd. (APEN)
- Australian Banana Industry Congress (ABIC).
Last updated: 25 Aug 2023