The AASF is evolving from a program of projects to a coordinating entity that can support sustainability services across Australia’s agricultural sector. To support this transition, a formal consultation process was undertaken between December 2024 and March 2025. The process aimed to test key elements of the Framework project and gather stakeholder views on proposed

“From Anarchy to Order”, the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF) is excited to release the latest report for the AASF Data Ecosystem, prepared by CSIRO on behalf of the National Farmers Federation and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. As the Australian agricultural industry gears towards documenting and reporting sustainability outcomes, a key challenge in

This document provides a practical guide for Australian agricultural stakeholders to implement the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF). It seeks to facilitate a unified and consistent approach to sustainability by offering a structured framework that reflects key material sustainability issues specific to the sector. The Applying the AASF: Guidance Document serves to support foundational, intermediate, and advanced

This final report provides a detailed exploration of methodologies for evaluating the quality, relevance, and usability of datasets in agriculture. The report emphasises the importance of ensuring that datasets meet specific needs for decision-making, research, and reporting, particularly in the context of sustainability and resource management. The CSIRO Data Assessment Framework Final Report highlights the need for

The final three in a series of user pilot case studies highlights how others have aligned or leveraged the AASF principles and criteria to underpin or validate their business’s sustainability needs and objectives. We have worked with Regen Farmers Mutual, Gulf Savannah NRM, and Hort360 to create these documents. Read each report at the links

This report outlines the design of a data ecosystem to support the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF). The vision of the data ecosystem is to create a trusted, interoperable data ecosystem that enables informed decision-making and continuous improvement in Australian agriculture. The CSIRO Data Ecosystem Workshop Report outlines key components for the ecosystem, including collaborative spaces, governance

The Time is Now: Role of AASF in Sustainable Supply Chains examines the importance of the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF) in promoting sustainable practices within the agricultural sector.  The report addresses the increasing demand for transparency and sustainability across supply chains, driven by evolving consumer preferences, regulatory pressures, and global market trends. It positions

The Analysis of Proposed Tax ACCUs Report examines the implications of proposed changes to the tax treatment of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) on the agricultural sector. The report provides an in-depth analysis of how these tax arrangements might influence carbon farming participation, market dynamics, and alignment with industry and government objectives. It incorporates case studies, consultation

The AASF uses an ESG structure to address the needs of diverse stakeholders and integrates various existing sustainability frameworks to demonstrate the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of Australian agriculture. This document iIllustrates the sustainability Themes, Principles and Criteria of the AASF and outlines how the Framework aligns with national and international sustainability frameworks, schemes

The first three in a series of user pilot case studies highlights how others have aligned or leveraged the AASF principles and criteria to underpin or validate their business’s sustainability needs and objectives. We have worked with AAM Investment Group, Agrifutures, and AgCare to create these documents. Read each report at the links below. If