Australian Farm Institute

The Australian Farm Institute was established in 2004 to conduct research into public policy issues impacting on the Australian farm sector, and to promote policy solutions that maximise the economic and social wellbeing of farmers. To do this, the Institute undertakes research on specific farm policy issues, promoting the outcomes of this research to policy-makers. AFI is the only stand-alone Institute of this nature established to focus solely on agricultural policy issues. The Institute has a commitment to ensuring research findings are the conclusion of high quality, rigorous and objective analysis. The Institutes research is overseen by a Research Advisory Committee consisting of experienced senior researchers and academics. The Committee identifies strategic issues, and oversee the quality of research contracted out by the Institute to ensure it is of the highest calibre and is conducted objectively. Broadly, the Institutes research program is structured around three key them...