June Census

[Cab-over Pete]

Aye - up,

we had an email a while ago about the census. I didn’t like the look of it so ignored it.

Now we’re getting emails saying it’s a legal requirement to send details.

I’ve never been asked to do one before.

Any ideas?

Cheers, Pete.

 

[Humble Village Farmer]

I had one this morning. Pretty sure it's genuine as it had all my last year's figs on it. Unfortunately the website froze half way through.

 

[Nick.]

There was another thread on here Pete.
I had one to my ‘junk’. Looked dodgy. Deleted it.
I haven’t done one for a few years. Never hear anymore after the first reminder.

 

[Kevtherev]

Aye - up,

we had an email a while ago about the census. I didn’t like the look of it so ignored it.

Now we’re getting emails saying it’s a legal requirement to send details.

I’ve never been asked to do one before.

Any ideas?

Cheers, Pete.

It’s the KGB they are finally on to you after slipping through the net all these years.

 

[spin cycle]

suspected the email so requested a paper copy that arrived today.....pretty much the same as it always was UNTIL the final bits which were a bit 'gestapoesque' IMO

edit 'orwelian' might be better term

 

[Jimdog1]

Did mine today - took 15mins. Nothing ominous.

 

[Still Farming]

Errors coming up with their online system, tried few times to NO AVAIL, so ended up posting it instead?
So much for technology???

 

[Paddington]

First time I tried the site was unavailable, the second time it crashed, probably when waiting for my calculation of 0.0001Ha down to gooseberry bushes (1). As I don't employ anyone or work for anyone, receive any payment for acreage or environmental schemes, or am thinking about applying for a grant for another gooseberry bush, I'm inclined to forget it. Must have had 3 reminders so far.

 

[robs1]

Had our reminder today went in the junk bin as did the first. They give up eventually.

 

[Farmer_Joe]

Tried filling it in and is pee'd he off after first page asking all sort I though f**k that and sacked it off

 

[bobk]

Binned it , infringement of my data .

 

[Still Farming]

They already know all your crops etc of sfp forms and annual sheep forms so WTF prevails???

 

[matthew]

suspected the email so requested a paper copy that arrived today.....pretty much the same as it always was UNTIL the final bits which were a bit 'gestapoesque' IMO

edit 'orwelian' might be better term

That would be the questions re Farm Strategy and Farm risk assessments? You could fill in all the forms under the sun and still trip over a step on your way into the yards. Perhaps better to stay in bed.
All cover your arris stuff. But I agree - intrusive.

 

[spin cycle]

That would be the questions re Farm Strategy and Farm risk assessments? You could fill in all the forms under the sun and still trip over a step on your way into the yards. Perhaps better to stay in bed.
All cover your arris stuff. But I agree - intrusive.

plus....in a german accent... 'who iz in charge here?'

 

[Anymulewilldo]

Roll on the day they make subsidy money that small it can’t be used as a carrot on a stick. That’s all I keep telling myself!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I’ll perhaps file it then

 

[Pan mixer]

I tried twice last time I had a reminder, site crashed both times.

Not inclined to sweat it again, they have all this information on the RPA thing anyhow.

 

[Al R]

Had it in paper form a few weeks ago, put in the to do pile, does it legally have to be done? Chances of an inspection higher if not filled in etc?

 

[agrimax]

Paper reminder came today. What a load of guff... Filled it in online anyway. Was never asked to do one before...

 

[CPF]

Had it in paper form a few weeks ago, put in the to do pile, does it legally have to be done? Chances of an inspection higher if not filled in etc?

June survey of agriculture and horticulture in England
In 2021 this survey will be a full agricultural census. All active commercial farms in England are asked to complete the census. The collection of the information is important and is mandatory under the Agricultural Statistics Act 1979. The 2021 census will capture detailed information on land use, crop areas, livestock numbers and farm labour. Similar information is collected by the appropriate authorities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland allowing Defra to produce results for the UK.

More information about how the June agricultural survey data is collected and analysed is available below.

June survey of agriculture and horticulture in England - methodology (PDF, 397KB, 12 pages)