Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry providing professionally independent, world-class research, analysis and advice to inform decision-makers on current and future policy challenges affecting Australia's primary industries.<br /> <br /> ABARES was formed following the merger of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) and the Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) in 2010.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/abares

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) enables Victoria's agriculture and food sectors to maintain and enhance a reputation for world-class food by sustainably increasing wealth, employment and investment in regional communities.

http://dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture

Agriculture and Food group facilitates the development of self-reliant, profitable, competitive and sustainable Australian farm businesses and industries.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food

Animal Health Australia is an innovative partnership involving the Australian Government, state and territory governments, major livestock industries and other stakeholders. We work with our members and stakeholders to strengthen Australia's national animal health system and maximise confidence in the safety and quality of Australia's livestock products in domestic and overseas markets.

http://www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au...

http://www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au/

On 7 June 2011 the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon. Senator Joe Ludwig, suspended live animal exports to Indonesia for slaughter until new safeguards are established for the trade.

http://www.liveexports.gov.au...

http://www.liveexports.gov.au/

DPI is committed to working with beef, sheep meat and wool producers to develop the industry, introduce sustainable farming practices, provide advice on animal health and welfare and assist with biosecurity threats and natural disaster relief.<br /> <br />

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/beef-and-sheep

The dairy sector is the largest agricultural industry in Victoria and makes a vital contribution to the state’s economy. DPI works collaboratively with the dairy industry to help producers increase productivity, remain competitive in the global export market, ensure animal health and welfare, secure future water availability, adapt to climate variability, and assist with biosecurity and natural disaster relief.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/dairy

The Dairy Australia website provides a range of information about the dairy industry that includes links to publications, recipes, latest statistics, dairy products and a whole lot more.

http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au...

http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/

Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) is responsible for ensuring that national and international food safety standards are met. DFSV licenses all participants in the dairy industry, from farm right through manufacturing to distribution.

http://www.dairysafe.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dairysafe.vic.gov.au/

The Australian Government has commissioned an independent review into Australia's livestock export trade. Mr Bill Farmer AO was appointed to undertake the review and provided a final report to the government on 31 August 2011.

http://www.livestockexportreview.gov.au...

http://www.livestockexportreview.gov.au/