The Aggregate Agricultural Account for Northern Ireland provides information on the outputs, inputs and income of the agricultural industry as a whole. This is calculated on an annual basis, with the overall income figure published by press release at the end of January and detailed information in the Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture. It provides a measure of the contribution of agriculture to the economy. The Agricultural Census takes place in June of each year.
Information is gathered directly from farmers about crop areas, numbers of workers and livestock.
The results are published annually, first in the form of a press release and then in book form in December of each year. Information is published by size of enterprise and geographical location. Another survey takes place annually in December in which information is gathered on crops and livestock. The results are published in the form of a press release. The Agricultural Market Report provides weekly and quarterly information on the latest ex-farm prices for a range of finished livestock, livestock products and crops, as well as breeding and store animals.