Marking 40 years of economic debate

2 – 3 March, Canberra

With the recent economic challenges faced by Australia and the world, what will be the outlook for our rural industries?

Understand this new economic landscape and join the debate on the issues facing Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, forestry and natural resource sectors at ABARE’s Outlook 2010 conference.

Join delegates at Outlook 2010 to discuss these issues and access the latest industry information and commodity data, underpinned by sound economic research and analysis.

Featuring presentations from leading international economists and more than 20 sessions, Outlook 2010 will provide discussion and debate not to be missed.

An economic perspective

In 2010 ABARE marks 40 years of the Outlook conference series. Since the first conference in 1971, Outlook has been the essential national forum for debating the key issues and challenges for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, forestry and natural resource sectors.

At Outlook 2010

• Setting the agenda at the economic overview session, featuring speakers from the International Monetary Fund and Westpac, ABARE will release its projections to 2014-15 for Australia’s agricultural and resource commodities.
• What will be the outlook for Australia’s agriculture and trade sectors? Be at sessions on farm performance, productivity and future directions in trade policy.
• What are the next steps for climate change and greenhouse gas emissions? Hear from leading speakers at sessions on climate change and forestry, and agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Explore the outlook and industry trends for key commodities including grains, meat, dairy, wine, fisheries and fibres.
• While drought persists, how will irrigators and water managers respond? Be informed at sessions on irrigation for farm performance and water policy.