Farming intensity - Infopage
Indicator
Farming intensity
Definition
This indicator describes the percentage of utilised agricultural area (UAA) that is farmed with high input intensity.
The input intensity of a farm refers to an estimate of the inputs volume used by the farm per hectare of UAA. The inputs considered are fertilisers, pesticides, other crop protection products and purchased feed.
The volume of inputs used (per hectare) is estimated by dividing input expenditures (per hectare) by the input price index for the year and country in question.
A farm is classified under the class “high intensity” if its input level is greater than 560 euros/ha.
Frequency
Annual
The input intensity of a farm refers to an estimate of the inputs volume used by the farm per hectare of UAA. The inputs considered are fertilisers, pesticides, other crop protection products and purchased feed.
The volume of inputs used (per hectare) is estimated by dividing input expenditures (per hectare) by the input price index for the year and country in question.
A farm is classified under the class “high intensity” if its input level is greater than 560 euros/ha.
Frequency
Annual
Data source
DG AGRI calculation based on Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) and Eurostat ❱ Economic accounts for agriculture ❱ indices: volume, price, values.
