EconSearch Completed Project
Project: Climate Change, Drought and Australian Agriculture: Measuring the Impact on Regions (2008)
Client: Australia Japan Foundation
Summary: The focus of this paper is a discussion of a general approach for the regional economic analysis of drought and climate change. In particular the paper considers the implications for agricultural industries at a farm or enterprise level and at a regional economy-wide level.
At a regional level, the collective responses at the farm/ enterprise level will have implications for the broader economy, social circumstances and the physical environment.
The paper considers two case studies of regional impact of drought and climate change: River Murray drought and a Lower Murray decision support system for river management.
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.