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National Agricultural Land Management Survey (NALMS)
Research areas
Environment +
Sustainability
Equity +
Justice
Policy +
Politics
Workforce +
Economy
Project status
The National Agricultural Land Management Survey (NALMS) 2025 gathers detailed information on how farmers across all agricultural sectors manage their land. The NALMS will collect data to understand techniques farmers implement for cropping, pasture, vegetation, and water management. By collecting this data, we can identify trends and assess their impact on sustainability and productivity. We also look at land manager knowledge networks, and awareness and involvement in government-funded programs.
Partner
This research is being conducted by the Social Research Centre for the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), which is the research division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
Aims + Outcomes
Insights from NALMS will assist government to understand the needs of farmers and inform policy and program development, support agricultural research and innovation and adequate funding for Australia’s agricultural sector. The survey will be an important input to understanding the sustainability of the agricultural sector, food security, and the well-being of the farming community and Australian society.
Methods
The survey will be conducted via a mix of hardcopy and online modes.
A selection of farmers across all agricultural sectors in Australia will be invited to participate in the survey.
Insights
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20%
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1 in 10
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Impact
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Reports
Where can I find the survey results?
Results will be available at this link agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/social-sciences/current-surveys later in 2026 when the survey is complete.
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Resources
Full Analysis Report (Population Health Test)
Full Analysis Report (Population Health Test)
How do we ensure privacy is protected?
Your information is subject to privacy protection. Further details can be found in our collection statement here.
Details about how The Social Research Centre manages privacy can be found in our Privacy Policy at https://srcentre.com.au/privacy-policy/.
Does the survey comply with the Privacy Act?
Yes. The survey complies with the requirements of the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012.
Are the answers I provide confidential?
Yes, confidentiality of any information collected will be protected by ABARES. The information you provide to us will be presented as aggregated results only and no individual(s) or businesses will be identified. Your personal contact details will only be used for administering the survey, including follow-up surveys, and analysis of the survey results.
Who will have access to my contact information?
Researchers from ABARES and the Social Research Centre will be provided with access to your contact information solely for the purposes of administering the survey, including follow-up surveys, and analysis of the survey results. In addition, a small number of organisations providing printing, collation and data processing services will be provided with limited access to contact information solely for the purposes of administering the survey. All organisations comply with the requirements of the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012.
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FAQs
How was my business selected for the survey?
ABARES conducts the survey using lists of names and addresses obtained from the Australian Business Register, provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in accordance with legislative guidelines. Farms are selected for participation in this survey based on region, size, and production characteristics to ensure an accurate national picture.
What information will I need to access to complete the survey?
You will find it easier to complete this survey if you have some knowledge of the management of the farm property. Some questions may require details of off-farm income from the past 3 years, as well as current cropping, grazing, soil, water and energy management activities being used on the property. Therefore, you may need access to your business records for the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years.
Who should complete the survey?
The survey should be completed by a person over the age of 18 years who has the best knowledge about the property. This could be the owner/operator, manager or an employee of the business.
How long will the survey take to complete?
The survey should take you approximately 35 to 40 minutes to complete. The exact time will depend on the answers you provide. Please complete the survey in the next two weeks.
I have received multiple surveys for different properties – do I need to complete the survey more than once?
Yes. If you have received a survey for more than one property you own or manage, we ask that you please complete a separate survey for each property.
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