1. Agricultural Integrated Survey (AGRIS) Rationale and Methodology
Regional Roundtable on
World Programme for the Census of Agriculture Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago May 2017
Agricultural Integrated Survey (AGRIS) Rationale and Methodology
Technical Session 4
Jairo Castano
Senior Statistician
Leader, Agricultural Census and Survey Team
FAO Statistics Division

2. Outline
Context
Proposed solution
Methodology
Topics covered
AGRIS toolkit

3. 1. Context
There is a need for more, better, cheaper and faster statistical data on the agricultural and rural sector, farm level
SDG indicators add new pressure and widen data gaps
Data collection still weak in many countries, even for basic data items
Among the International Developmet Assistance (IDA) countries, within the last 15 years:
Over half have not conducted any agricultural census
About three fourths have no annual agricultural survey
Global Strategy to improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics

4. 2. Proposed solution AGRIS: A 10 year farm-level integrated survey:
Comes with a generic methodology proposed – not imposed – to countries for further customization + implementation
Generates representative estimates – national/province/district
Informs policy design and implementation, improve market efficiency and support research
Contributes to SDGs monitoring (5 indicators directly, 16 indicators partially)
Generate about 65% of Global Strategy Minimum Set of Core Data
Lays the foundations of an efficient agricultural statistical system
Is affordable and manageable to allow sustainable country implementation

5. 2. Proposed solution Generic AGRIS package proposed to countries
AGRIS toolkit available for further national implementation and customization
Methodological resources, guidelines and software/code:
Planning and design
Data collection
Data processing, analysis, archiving
Data dissemination

6. 3. Methodology Statistical Units Modular Structure Sample design
All agricultural holdings
Household sector (INCL. SMALL HOLDERS)
Non-household sector
Modular Structure
Synchronized with the Agricultural Census and operates over a 10-year cycle to provide a regular flow of quality data
Core Module: yearly data collection on current agricultural production (crop and livestock) integrated with key economic, technical and socio-demographic statistics
Rotating Modules : thematic data to be collected with lower frequency (2-5 years): economy, labour, machinery-equipment-assets-decisions, production methods & environment.
Sample design
Versatile sampling strategy, able to meet different country situations
Multiple waves for data collection possible (e.g. for labour, economy)
Panel/Rotating sample for the core module
Sub-sample of the core module for the rotating modules – when possible
Data collection
Face-to-face interviews
Questions = Subjective => link with objective measurements

7. 3. Methodology Recommended flow of modules Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Agricultural Census •
AGRIS Core Module
Agricultural Holding Roster
Crop production
Livestock production
AGRIS Rot. Module 1
Economy
AGRIS Rot. Module 2
Labour force
AGRIS Rot. Module 3
Machinery and equipment
AGRIS Rot. Module 4
Production methods and environment

8. 4. Topics covered
AGRIS covers technical, economic, environmental and social dimensions of agricultural holdings
AGRIS collects sex-disaggregated data on key topics:
to identify male / female headed holdings
to assess women's contribution to agriculture:
labour
access to and control of productive assets, resources and services
decision making

9. 4. Topics covered: core module
CORE MODULE
1. Identification and general characteristics of the holding
Location, holder, manager, respondent, main activity, main destination.
2. Agricultural productions
Crops: last 12 months
Crops: next12 months
Livestock
Meat, milk, eggs and other animal products
Aquaculture and fisheries
3. Economy
Income.
Expenditure
Credits and access to finance
Access to information
4. Production shocks and cooping mechanisms
5. Demographics (Household agricultural holdings only)
6. Labour
Labour input on the holding
7. Holding housing dwelling and assets (Household agricultural holdings only)

10. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
ROTATING MODULE 1 : Economy
1. Main characteristics of the holding
Identification, land ownership and use, livestock ownership
2. Income from agricultural production
Quantity produced, by commodity (from Core)
Quantity sold, by commodity
Total values of sales or average price received, by commodity
3. Other sources of income of the holding
Aquaculture and fisheries (sales)
Forestry products (own use and sales)
On-farm processing of agricultural commodities (total quantities produced, sold and expenses)
Energy/Electricity generation (amount produced, sold and value)
Diversification activities (income and expenses)
Other sources of income related to agriculture (income)
4. Subsidies and transfers related to agricultural production
Direct and indirect subsidies; transfers

11. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
ROTATING MODULE 1 : Economy (continued)
5. Other sources of income of household members
Salaries, rentals (other than renting of agricultural land of the holding), investments, etc.
6. Inputs and production costs
For crop production
For livestock production
Labour (total salaries/wages in cash or in kind)
7. Taxes and licenses related to the holding
Taxes paid (value) - land, property etc.
Licenses (value) – water, access rights, etc.
8. Investments and financing
Purchase of capital/fixed assets (value)
Loans (provider, type, value and use on the holding)
9. Insurance schemes
Type, coverage, premium values and repayments
10. Storage facilities
By type and commodity
11. Marketing
% produced sold, market type and characteristics

12. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
ROTATING MODULE 2 : LABOUR
1. Overview of labour force on the holding
2. Peak and low months
3. Demographic characteristics of workers
4. Time worked by workers
5. Forms of contractors and payments
6. Contractors

13. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
 ROTATING MODULE 3 : MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, ASSETS AND DECISIONS
1. Machinery and equipment (types and quantities, access and ownership)
Manually operated equipment;
Animal powered equipment
Machines for general farm use
Specialized agriculture machinery
2. Types of non-residential buildings
3. Assets (Household Agricultural Holdings only)
Land, livestock owner, operator
Household dwellings
Drinking water
Household assets
9. Distribution of managerial decisions in the holding (Household Agricultural Holdings only)

14. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
 ROTATING MODULE 4 : PRODUCTION METHODS AND ENVIRONMENT (QUANTITIES, TYPES AND AREAS) 
1. Use of Natural resources
Land use; Energy sources; Soil management; Irrigation and drainage
2.Crops production systems and resources
Fertilizers ; Plant protection products; Crops and seeds varieties and resources; Rice cultivation, specificities
  Livestock production systems and resources 
Livestock types and resources; Animal breeding and reproduction;
Animal housing, manure management, equipment and transportation of animals
Veterinary products and use of traditional medical methods
Feed and use of pastures
4. Organic farming (certified or in conversion to organic
5. Agro forestry 
6. Access to and use of services, infrastructure and natural resources
Agricultural extension services (incl. veterinary)
Infrastructure (incl. IT, communications, access to market)
Access to natural and common property resources 
7. Greenhouse gas and environment
8. Adaptation to climate change and mitigation strategies
9. Waste management

15. Includes the following Resources
5. AGRIS toolkit
Includes the following Resources
(*): draft resource available
Planning AGRIS
Data needs assessment guidelines
Survey plan template
Supply and equipment procurement
Budget calculation template
AGRIS pre-test guidelines
Memorandum of Understanding template
AGRIS governance: example of terms of reference
Quality management checklist

16. 5. AGRIS toolkit Questionnaires Sampling
Indicator lists and data items: core and rotating modules(*)
Core and rotating modules: generic questionnaires(*)
Flow of modules guidelines
Guidelines for the customization of AGRIS questionnaires
Sampling
AGRIS sampling strategy (*)
Sampling programs/syntaxes (in R, STATA, SPSS)
Sample size and sampling error calculation simulations
Sample weight calculation simulations

17. 5. AGRIS toolkit AGRIS data collection AGRIS data processing
CAPI solution for tablets and smartphones: software and training package (*)
Instructions for interviewers
Instructions for supervisors
Fieldwork checklist
AGRIS data processing
CAPI solution: software and training package (*)
PAPI: AGRIS generic questionnaires data entry application
Manual for AGRIS data processing
Data quality guidelines
Tabulation programs/syntaxes (in R, STATA, SPSS)

18. AGRIS data dissemination AGRIS data documentation and archiving
5. AGRIS toolkit
AGRIS data analysis
Generic tabulation plan
Sampling errors calculations
Analyses for the core module and the rotating modules: guidelines
AGRIS data dissemination
Final report and presentation template
AGRIS dissemination strategy guidelines and release calendar
Generic documentation policy and implementation protocols
Guidelines on engaging with journalists
Dissemination workshop series: agenda and templates
IHSN NADA software and guidelines (*)
AGRIS data documentation and archiving
IHSN Microdata Management Toolkit: software and guidelines (*)

19. Thank you
Thank you.
Countries should decide on the livestock types to be covered by this item, according to national conditions.
Type of feed refers to the source of feed for the livestock type for a given reference period, usually the census reference year. More than one type of feed may be used for a specific livestock type during the reference year; for example, animals may be grazed during the summer but need to be hand-fed during the winter.
There are two types of feed.
Primary products include green fodder such as pasture grasses, forage crops, other crops and tree leaves, as well as harvested by-products and hay.
This is sub-divided into whether it was produced on the holding or purchased.
Processed products include concentrates and compound feeds.