ABARES Outlook Conference 7-8 March 2023 – Global uncertainty, local challenges

“Global uncertainty, local challenges” is the theme of ABARES Outlook 2023 conference on 7 – 8 March 2023 in Canberra.

The 2-day conference discusses current events and future trends to provide delegates with a deeper understanding of issues that will shape the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industries. Registrations are now open, with early bird discounts available until 3 February.

Labour is a key input to Australian agriculture and there is significant interest in understanding whether labour markets are meeting the needs of the Australian farm sector. This interest has recently been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a reduction in the availability of farm workers from overseas and placed restrictions on the movement of people within Australia.

Economic and political instabilities have also caused a re-orientation of global food chains, bringing in both opportunities and challenges for Australian food manufacturers. So how can Australian businesses improve global competitiveness and take advantage of opportunities in new markets?

Take a deep dive into these topics with leading experts in agricultural policy, science, and business as they discuss what opportunities lay ahead in driving value and sustainability for the sector. 

ABARES Outlook 2023 conference features thought-provoking speakers and chairs across 13 sessions on a range of industry issues including the evolving international trade landscape, preparing for animal disease incursions, and enabling transformation to meet sustainability challenges. 

To view the program and register visit: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/outlook