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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🌍 Webinar: War in the Middle East, climate policy & the green transition 🌱 Join WCEREA & IAEE with Lutz Kilian, Anne Neumann & Toshi H. Arimura. 📅 25 Sept 2026 🕒 3–4:30pm CEST 🇦🇺 9pm AWST | 10:30pm ACST | 11pm AEST 🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ClimatePolicy #GreenTransition #Webinar

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🏆 AARES awards & grants open! Deadline: 30 Sept 2026 🌏 Heading West Travel Award 🔬 Quality of Research Awards 🎓 Best PG Thesis Award ✈️ Donna Brennan Travel Grant — up to $2,000 Find out more & apply 👇 mailchi.mp/aares.org.au... mailchi.mp/aares.org.au... mailchi.mp/aares.org.au...

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AARES Heading West Travel Award - Remember to Apply!

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📣 AARES branch events: 🌿 21 Sept — ACT: Carbon sequestration, biodiversity & threatened species restoration. 🌾 1 Oct — SA: Agricultural input supply, price risk & logistics. Presentations + panel. Hybrid! 🔗 Register: ACT: mailchi.mp/aares.org.au... SA: mailchi.mp/aares.org.au... #AARES #AgEcon

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ACT BRANCH SEMINAR: Using carbon sequestration to finance the restoration of a charismatic, threatened species

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🎓 Turn your research idea into a fundable grant! Join AARES for: 💡 From Good Ideas to Funded Grants 📅 2 Oct | 12–1pm AEST (Online) 3 academics + interactive Q&A on writing winning proposals. Recording available. 👉 mailchi.mp/aares.org.au... #AARES #GrantWriting #ResearchFunding

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

🌏 Great week connecting with colleagues at the NZARES Conference! Always energising to see the work happening across agricultural and resource economics on both sides of the Tasman. Thanks NZARES for a fantastic event! 📸 #AgEcon #AARES #NZARES

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Maksym Polyakov 🇺🇦🌻 @maksympolyakov.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Next at NZARES 2026: the Productivity panel, opened by Alan Renwick, with talks from Professor Chris O'Donnell (University of Queensland) and Dr Mario Fernandez (DairyNZ). #NZARES2026

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Maksym Polyakov 🇺🇦🌻 @maksympolyakov.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

NZARES 2026 has opened! President Katie Bicknell welcomed delegates to The Commodore in Christchurch, followed by Dr Robyn Dynes with the Robin Johnson Memorial keynote. #NZARES2026 #NZARES #AARES

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📢 We're hiring! AARES needs an experienced Conference Coordinator (remote contractor, 2027 conference + ongoing). Conference coordination experience + flexible, mostly remote work? 📍 Remote (except conference week) 🕒 Contract | Min. 240 hrs/year Apply: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

⏰ Last chance! #AARES2027 abstract deadline has been extended by one more week—but submissions close Sunday, 23 August 2026. Present your work, connect with peers & join the conversation in Melbourne. Submit now 👉 www.aares2027.com/program/subm... 📄 #CallForPapers #Research #Conference

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🌏 Applications are OPEN for the Donna Brennan AARES International Travel Grant! Free registration + up to AUD $2,000 in travel/accommodation support for developing country applicants attending #AARES2027 in Melbourne. 🔗 form.jotform.com/261588527840... #DonnaBrennanGrant #ResearchFunding

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Applications are now OPEN for the AARES–NZARES Heading West Award! AARES members from New Zealand can apply for NZ$1,500 in travel funding and free conference registration to attend #AARES2027 in Melbourne. 📅 Apply by 30 Sept 2026 🔗 form.jotform.com/261588455040... #NZARES #ResearchFunding

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🎓 Applications are open for the AARES Student Awards! 🏆 Best Postgraduate Thesis Award (entries via Departments by 30 Sept 2026) 📚 Student Research Awards (contact your local AARES Branch to apply) 🔗 Thesis Award: form.jotform.com/261590931448... #AARES2027 #StudentAwards #PostgraduateResearch

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

⏰ Last chance! The #AARES2027 abstract deadline has been extended by one week—but submissions close Sunday, 16 August 2026. Present your work, connect with peers, and be part of the conversation in Melbourne. Submit now 👉 www.aares2027.com/program/subm... 📄 #CallForPapers #Research #Conference

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🏆 AARES Quality of Research Awards are now open! Apply for the Research Communication & Research Discovery Awards, with dedicated EMCR categories. 💰 AUD $500 per award 📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2026 🔗 form.jotform.com/261590570846... #AARES2027 #ResearchAwards #AgEcon #EMCR

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚨 Only a few days left! Submissions for the 71st Annual AARES Conference close on 9 Aug 2026. 📝 Contributed Papers 💬 Special Sessions 🎓 Pre-Conference Workshops Learn more: www.aares2027.com Submit: app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81813... #AARES2027 #AgEcon #ResourceEconomics

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🌏 Applications are OPEN for the joint #AARES–#AAEA Trust Travel Award! North America-based early-career agricultural and resource economists can apply for up to US$3,000 to attend #AARES2027 in Melbourne, 2–5 Feb 2027. ✈️ Apply now by 30 Aug: form.jotform.com/261328268374... #ECR #AcademicFunding

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

⏳Just over a week left to submit for the 71st Annual AARES Conference! Submit: 📝 Contributed Paper 💬 Special Session proposal 🎓 Pre-Conference Workshop proposal Learn more: www.aares2027.com Submit: app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81813... #AARES2027 #AgEcon #ResourceEconomics #ResearchConference

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📣 Less than a month to submit for #AARES2027! 📍 Melbourne, Australia 📅 2–5 Feb 2027 Submit a paper, special session or pre-conference workshop by 9 Aug 2026. Share your research with Australia, New Zealand and the world. Learn more: www.aares2027.com 🔗 app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81813...

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Looking forward to the 2026 @CrawfordFund Annual Conference! We’re pleased to sponsor this year’s event: Emerging Voices Shaping Regional Integration for a Food Secure World. bit.ly/4xprXFs #26cfconf

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The abstract submission deadline for the 2026 International Conference on Agriculture Sciences (ICAS 2026) has been extended to 3 August 2026. Submit an abstract of your research by 3 August 2026 here: sciforum.net/event/ICAS20...

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📣 Call for Submissions now open for the 71st Annual AARES Conference! 📍 Melbourne, Australia 📅 3–5 Feb 2027 ⏰ Abstracts due: 9 Aug 2026 Learn more: www.aares2027.com Submit: app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81813... #AARES2027 #AgEcon #ResourceEconomics #EnvironmentalEconomics #FoodSystems

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Planning to present at the 71st Annual AARES Conference? 📢 The Call for Abstracts opens earlier than usual. Prepare your contributed paper, special session, pre-conference workshop or poster. 🗓️ Submissions open 1 July and close 9 August 2026. #AARES2027 #CallForAbstracts #AgEcon

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Reminder: AARES Webinar: "What Makes a Paper Great (or at Least More Attractive to Editors)?" 📅 12 June 2026 🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AEST 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#NZARES2026 📝 Key dates: • Call for abstracts: Open • Abstract submission deadline: 31 May 2026 • Abstract acceptance notifications: 10 June 2026 • ECR paper submission deadline: 30 June 2026 • Full manuscript deadline (Best Paper Award): 18 July 2026

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#NZARES2026 🖼️ Poster submissions are welcome alongside conference papers. 🌿 A pre-conference field trip is planned for the afternoon of 26 August.

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

📢 Call for Papers: Monash Environmental Economics Workshop 📍 Melbourne 📅 26–27 Nov 2026 📄 Submissions open across all areas of environmental & resource economics ⏰ Deadline: 6 July 🔗 www.monash.edu/business/eve... #Econ #EnvEcon #CallForPapers #Research

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🤔What makes a paper great (or at least editor-friendly)? Join the #AARES webinar for practical tips on writing, positioning & publishing your research. 📅 12 June 2026 🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AEST 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams 🎓 Perfect for ECRs & academics 🔗 www.aares.org.au/events/AARES... #econsky

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📢 Save the Date: #NZARES2026: the 2026 Conference of the New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society 📍Commodore Hotel, Ōtautahi - Christchurch 📅 27–28 August 2026 More details on registration, programme highlights, and submissions www.nzares.org.nz #econsky #agecon

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

📢 New issue: Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 70(2), April 2026 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14678489... Special section "Circular Bioeconomy for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems" + papers on land use, water, productivity, trade, equity in agriculture #AJARE #econsky

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

⏳ Only 3 days left to apply! Great opportunity for #AARES members based in Australia to present at #NZARES2026 Don’t miss out 👇

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Call for Participation: #ICAS2026 📍 Bologna, Italy 📅 21–23 Oct 2026 Submit your research on sustainable & regenerative agriculture, including economics, policy, and adoption pathways. 🔗 sciforum.net/event/ICAS2026 #SustainableAgriculture

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

🌍 Registration now open for the 7th World Congress of Environmental & Resource Economists #WCERE2026! 📍Carcavelos (Lisbon), Portugal 📆29 June–3 July 2026 📌 Registration timeline: • Presenters & panelists: by 15 April 2026 • All participants: until 10 June 2026 🔗 wcere2026.org/index.php/re...

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EAERE @eaere.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🌏WCERE 2026 CALL FOR EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS🌎 👉 Check and share the exhibition prospectus at wcere2026.org/index.php/ex... and apply by March 12, 2026. ⏰ 👉 Discover sponsorship opportunities and benefits at wcere2026.org/index.php/sp... Support #WCERE2026! ✨ @aereorg.bsky.social

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#AARES is funding one scholarship for a young researcher/practitioner to attend the Crawford Fund Annual Conference Scholar Program in Canberra (10–12 Aug 2026). 💰 for registration, travel & accommodation. 📅 Apply by 22 May 2026 📝 form.jotform.com/260537956637... #FoodSecurity #econsky

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

📣 Volunteer opportunity with #AARES We are seeking a volunteer to support our social media presence Help share updates on conferences, awards and opportunities and connect our community of researchers, students and policymakers 📅 EOI close 15 May 2026 📧 office@aares.org.au #econsky

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📢 Apply for the #AARES Heading East Travel Award to attend the NZ conference hosted by #NZARES in August 2026 Includes $1,500 travel support + waived registration for an Australian-based AARES member 📅 Apply by 30 Apr 2026 🔗 form.jotform.com/260408776186... #EconResearch #AcademicFunding

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

#AARES2026 highlight: David Pannell performing three original songs honouring retiring #AARES members - Ben White, Steven Schilizzi, Michael Burton, David Pannell, John Quiggin, Kym Anderson, Quentin Grafton, Caroline Saunders, Rob Fraser A tribute to scholarship & friendship youtu.be/eAR-T246YDo

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David Pannell performing at the AARES 2026 conference dinner

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Maksym Polyakov 🇺🇦🌻 @maksympolyakov.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Check out our #poster "It’s the Journey, Not the Destination: Driving through Preferences with AI-Generated Landscapes" -- winner of the #AARES2026 Poster Competition People's Choice Award 📌🏆 Full poster in PDF: osf.io/psfu9 #econsky #EnvironmentalEconomics

It’s the Journey, not the Destination: Driving through Preferences with AI-Generated Landscapes
David Worden, Maksym Polyakov, Dan Richards, Michael Burton
Understanding how the public values trees in pastoral landscapes is important for designing land management policies. To explore these preferences, we developed a novel choice experiment framed as a hypothetical road trip, where travel time was introduced as a potential “cost.” To implement this approach, we used generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to create photorealistic images of grazing landscapes, systematically varying the extent, configuration, and species of trees while holding other features of the landscape constant.
Analysis with latent class models revealed substantial heterogeneity in preferences. We identified five distinct classes. Some respondents treated travel time as a cost, while others were indifferent or even expressed positive preferences for additional travel time, indicating that the journey itself provides utility. Preferences for native trees were consistently positive across most classes, while views on the extent and configuration of tree cover diverged. Some classes preferred clusters or full planting, while others favoured more open, treeless landscapes.
This study contributes in three ways: (1) it provides new insights into the diversity of public views on trees in pastoral landscapes, (2) it demonstrates how GenAI-generated imagery combined with road trip framing can enrich stated preference methods, and (3) it highlights important implications for valuation approaches that use travel costs by showing that in some contexts, travel time may represent a benefit rather than a cost.

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Maksym Polyakov 🇺🇦🌻 @maksympolyakov.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Great #AARES2026 Special Session: “From Trees to Reefs: Landholder Preferences for Environmental Programme Design.” Three synthesis papers (by Sayed Iftekhar, John Rolfe and myself), moderated by @soradatapsuwan.bsky.social Lots of insights on designing better environmental programmes 🌱🌊 #econsky

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Maksym Polyakov 🇺🇦🌻 @maksympolyakov.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

#AARES2026 Presidential Address by Professor Jeff Connor: The Productivity and Wellbeing Value of Collegiality, Cooperation, and Collaboration

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Maksym Polyakov 🇺🇦🌻 @maksympolyakov.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

A strong New Zealand 🇳🇿 presence at #AARES2026 in Adelaide, SA 🇦🇺 #econsky

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

🎓 #AARES SA Student Conference Awards – Applications Open 🗓 Applications close 27 February 2026 Students, ECR, and young professionals who presented at the 2026 AARES Conference are invited to apply Successful applicants receive free #AARES2027 registration mailchi.mp/aares.org.au...

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

👏 Congratulations to @dpannell66.bsky.social, Robert Johnston, Michael Burton, Sayed Iftekhar, Abbie Rogers & Cheryl Day on winning the 2025 #AARES Quality of Research Discovery Award at #AARES2026 🎉🏆 For their paper "The value of value ...." in @jeem-econ.bsky.social 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.je...

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Maksym Polyakov 🇺🇦🌻 @maksympolyakov.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It was great to join pre-conference #AARES2026 6K run along spectaculat River Torrens under the leadership of experienced #AARES runners Lin Crase and @johnquiggin.bsky.social #econsky

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🔔 #AARES2026 closed on a high note in Adelaide, with the traditional bell-ringing by the outgoing and incoming Presidents Jeff Connor and Emilio Morales and celebration of this year’s award winners: /1

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Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society @aares-org.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The 70th AARES #AARES2026 Conference kicked off in Adelaide! 📸 Welcome to Country – honoring the Traditional Custodians. 📸 SA Minister for Primary Industries – highlights innovation and sustainable primary industries 📸 AARES President Jeff Connor opens the conference by ringing the famous cowbell 🛎️

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