Economic Research in:

Primary Industries
Natural Resources
Regions

Useful Website links

AARES

The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) is an independent association of persons and organisations interested in agricultural, resource and environmental economics.

Click here to view the AARES website.

ABARE

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), is an Australian Government economic research agency providing rigorous and independent economic research analysis and forcasting in agricultural and resource industries.

Click here to view the ABARE website.

ABS

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), is Australia's largest provider of statistics that are used to inform research, discussion and decision making within governments and the community.

Click here to view the ABS website.

DTED

The South Australian Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) creates and implements policies and initiatives strategically designed to increase the economic prosperity of South Australia.

Click here to access data and information about regional SA.

PIRSA

Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA), is a key agency for the sustainable development of the State's natural resources base. These include agriculture, fishing, forestry, aquaculture, minerals and energy.

Click here to view the PIRSA website.

Scholefield Robinson Horticultural Services

The SRHS team of horticultural consultants combine skills and experience gained in Australia, New Zealand, California and in developing countries, in both the public and private sectors. These skills can be used in a number of ways to benefit their clients, including wide crop range and specially tailored services.

Click here to view the Scholefield Robinson website.

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.