Economic Research in:

Primary Industries
Natural Resources
Regions

Completed Projects - Agriculture

Recent Projects

“Drivers of Land Use Change” presented to the 2010 Connecting the Catchments Forum (2010). More details...

Assessment of Economic Cost of Endemic Pests and Diseases on the Australian Grape and Wine Industry (2010). More details...

Northern Australia Land and Water Science Review (2009). More details...

Economic Contribution of Tourism and Agriculture to the Kangaroo Island Regional Economy (2009). More details...

Objective Assessment of the Western Australian Beef Industry Supply Chain (2009). More details...

Horticulture and Seafood Scorecard Information (2008-2009). More details...

Independent Review of the Effectiveness of the Additional $1.50 Beef Marketing Levy (2009). More details...

Business Case for Integrated Bio-system (IBS) Technology (2009). More details...

Economic Impact of Productivity Improvement in South Australia's Primary Industries (2009). More details...

2020 Vision for the Australian Beef Industry: Economic Impact of Feedlots and the Feedlot Industry (2008). More details...

Economic Evaluation of the Branched Broomrape Eradication Program (2008). More details...

Climate Change, Drought and Australian Agriculture: Measuring the Impact on Regions (2008). More details...

Benchmarking Production Costs for Growers in the Chicken Meat Industry in South Australia (2008). More details...

Economic Impact of the Poultry Meat Industry in South Australia (2008). More details...

Cost Benefit Analysis of Amending the Pig Levy Structure (2007). More details...

Feasibility Assessment - Understanding Triggers for On-Farm Investment in Works and Potential Uptake of Water Use Efficiency Measures for South Australian TLM Water Recovery (2007). More details...

Assessing the Value of the Livestock Export Industry to Regional Australia (2007). More details...

Cost Benefit Analysis of a GWRDC Hero Project (2007). More details...

Economic Data Set: South Australian Primary Industries Input and Output Measures (2007). More details...

Review of Irrigation Futures CRC Project 1.07 (2006). More details...

Cost Benefit Analysis of Funding Options for the Pig Monitoring Program (2005). More details...

Economic Analyses for the Irrigation Efficiency Project in the South East Catchment Region (2005). More details...

Study to Investigate and Recommend an Appropriate Quantum of the Water Based Levy forthe McLaren Vale Prescribed Wells Area Water Allocation Plan (2005). More details...

Economic Impacts of Landuse Changes in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed (2004). More details...

Economic Analyses for the Impact of Drought Conditions and Water Restrictions on River Murray Irrigation Industries and Regions (2004). More details...

Evaluation of the Commonwealth Dairy Regional Assistance Programme (2004). More details...

Small Business Impacts of Proposed Prescription of Ground and Surface Water in the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges (2004). More details...

The market for Franklin Barley: market characteristics, competition and the value of plant breeders rights (2003-2004). More details...

Social, Economic and Environmental Values and Indicators for the Lower Murray Region (2003). More details...

The Risk and Economic Impact of Phylloxera in South Australia’s Viticultural Regions (2002). More details...

A Review of Winegrape Price Reporting in the Australian Regional Winegrape Crush Survey (2002). More details...

Economic Evaluation of the CRC for Molecular Plant Breeding (2002). More details...

Impact Assessment of the CRC for Viticulture (1999). More details...

Latest News

Economic Impact of Aquaculture on the SA State and Regional Economies

28 July 2010: The Hon Michael O'Brien released a media statement today with the headline 'South Australia’s aquaculture industry experienced spectacular jobs growth of 14.1 per cent in 2008-09' (click here for media release). See the latest EconSearch report on the economic impact of aquaculture on the SA state and regional economies for more details.

Economic Analysis of Road Funding Options on Kangaroo Island

12 July 2010: The Kangaroo Island (KI) transport strategy identifies the need for transport investment to support future agricultural and tourism industry developments. Julian Morison presented the results of modelling the costs and benefits of transport infrastructure investment to a meeting in Kingscote of KI Council and community members.

Presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia

8 July 2010: "SA's Engagement with the Asia Pacific Region: Primary Industries" was the topic of Julian Morison's presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia 18th Biennial Conference held in Adelaide.

2020 Vision for the Australian Feedlot Industry

July 2010: A report prepared by EconSearch, Feedlot Services Australia and Warwick Yates & Associates on the economic impact of projected feedlot industry expansion was reported on in the July edition of ALFA Lotfeeding magazine. Contact Des Rinehart at MLA on (07) 3620 5236 or email him for further details.

Projects by EconSearch Service

The list of completed projects below is sorted by Service category. You can click on the name of the sector to go direct to that group of completed projects.