This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes detailed rules for collecting agricultural statistics in the EU for the reference year 2026. Here are the key aspects:The regulation provides a comprehensive framework for gathering data about agricultural holdings across the EU, covering both structural information and details about production methods, rural development, and environmental aspects.The regulation is structured around three main annexes:- Annex I describes core structural data variables (general information, land use, and livestock)- Annex II lists variables for specific modules (labor force, rural development, animal housing, and vineyards)- Annex III provides detailed descriptions of how to collect and categorize the module dataThe main provisions include:- Detailed definitions and classifications for collecting data about farm structure, land use, and animal populations- Specific requirements for recording information about organic farming and environmental practices- Comprehensive guidelines for gathering data about farm labor and other economic activities- Detailed specifications for collecting information about animal housing and manure management- Special requirements for vineyard statistics in countries with significant wine production- Requirements for recording data about rural development measures and support received by farmsThe regulation is particularly significant for agricultural statistics as it standardizes data collection across the EU, enabling comparable and reliable agricultural statistics for policy-making and analysis. It represents a comprehensive update to previous statistical frameworks, with increased focus on environmental aspects and rural development measures.
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