This table contains data on arable farming, horticulture, grassland, grazing animals and farm animals in organic farms. Only companies with at least EUR 3000 SO (Standard Income) are included in the census.
For comparison, the same data for total agriculture are included in the table.
For all subjects, both the count (area, number of animals) and the corresponding number of holdings are presented.
The data for this table come from the agricultural census. The agricultural census is part of the combined declaration, which is used inter alia for the implementation of agricultural policy and enforcement of the Fertilisers Act.
The reference date for the number of animals is 1 April; the reference date for the crops is May 15.
As of 2016, information from the Trade Register will be used for the delimitation of the Agricultural Count. Registration in the Commercial Register with an agricultural SBI (Standard farm classification) is the guiding factor in determining whether there is an agricultural holding. This delimitation links as closely as possible the statistical regulations of Eurostat and the (Dutch) implementation of the concept of ‘active farmer’ from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The demarcation of the Agricultural Count on the basis of information from the Trade Register mainly affects the number of holdings, with a clear trend breaking. The impact on areas (except for natural grassland) and the number of animals (except for sheep) is limited. This is mainly due to the type of companies excluded from the new demarcation (such as petting zoos and nature management organisations).
Data available from 2011 to 2017.
Status of the figures:
The figures are final.
Changes as of 1 June 2018:
None, this table has been discontinued.
When will there be new figures?
This table is followed up by activities of organic farms; region. For new figures on organic farming see paragraph 3.