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<blockquote data-quote="Defra Farming" data-source="post: 7594399" data-attributes="member: 156306"><p><a href="https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2021/06/02/the-2021-agricultural-census/" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.thefarmingforum.co.uk/images/DefraFutureFarming.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The 2021 agricultural census</p><p></p><p>Written by The Team</p><p></p><p><img src="https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/246/2021/06/pic-1-census.jpg" alt="Agricultural Census Defra Future Farming Blog" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/structure-of-the-agricultural-industry-survey-notes-and-guidance#completing-the-june-census-of-agriculture-and-horticulture" target="_blank">Census of Agriculture for England </a>is now open to all commercial farms in England. </p><p></p><p>The census has existed in various forms for over 150 years. As it stands, we run them every 10 years, alongside an annual sample survey. </p><p></p><p>The census is really important. It provides us with the data we need to agree industry priorities, make the right decisions on investment and design policies which meet the needs of our farmers. </p><p></p><p>It also allows us to monitor changes over the longer term. For example, environmental changes. This enables us to better identify trends and spot issues. It complements our day-to-day conversations with farmers. </p><p></p><p>We’re sending the census to all active commercial farms in England, either by email or paper form. Just like the National Census, completion is mandatory. We encourage all farmers to respond within 2 weeks. </p><p></p><p>The more responses we get, the better informed we are to support the industry in the future. </p><p></p><p>The 2021 census is designed to capture detailed information on land use, crop areas, livestock numbers and the labour force on farms. This census will gather data on: </p><p></p><p><strong>Labour</strong>: includes number of principal farmers, managers, regular and casual workers plus age, sex of principal holders and managers, and time spent on farm work. This data builds a profile of the agricultural workforce and how it is has changed over time. The labour volumes are also used in other calculations such as farm income statistics. </p><p></p><p><strong>Land use and crops areas:</strong> data on crop areas, both arable and horticultural, will be used to monitor the long-term trends in cropping and to assess the impact of farm practises. The data will also enable us to assess farm activities, such as how upland activities compare to the lowlands in England and, when combined with data from the organic certifier bodies help evaluate organic farming in England. The crop areas, combined with yield data, provide harvest estimates that are used by the cereals industry to monitor grain availability throughout the year. </p><p></p><p><strong>Livestock</strong>: census data will help us monitor changes in livestock populations over time. Livestock distributions across the country also help assess the risk of veterinary disease and to control outbreaks. </p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Complete the census </strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Email invites were sent on 27 May to arrive before the May bank holiday. Paper forms were sent out on the 28th via 2nd class post, so they should arrive this week, but delivery does vary by region. </p><p></p><p>If you are expecting an email or a form and haven’t received it, call our helpline number at the bottom of this post.</p><p></p><p>If you need help completing the survey our helpline is available from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Please phone 03000 600 140 or email <a href="mailto:surveys@defra.gov.uk">surveys@defra.gov.uk</a>. </p><p></p><p>The results of the survey will be published on GOV.UK. We will also blog about our analysis of the data later this year. </p><p></p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/structure-of-the-agricultural-industry-survey-notes-and-guidance#completing-the-june-census-of-agriculture-and-horticulture" target="_blank">the census and agricultural surveys on GOV.UK.</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2021/06/02/the-2021-agricultural-census/" target="_blank">Continue reading on Defra Future Farming Website...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
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