Agricultural Economy Branch
Agricultural Economy Branch calculates aggregate Farm Income for Northern Ireland. Data is collected from various sources, including surveys, and results are published in the Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture and used in UK and European accounts. Evaluation and economic advice are provided on agricultural policy and other issues.
How to contact Agricultural Economy Branch
Telephone: (028) 90524785
Email: aeb.econstats@dardni.gov.uk
What services does Agricultural Economy Branch provide?
- Provision of policy and economic advice on proposals for policy change in relation to Common Agricultural Policy, World Trade Organisation and other issues such as animal health and welfare affecting the agricultural economy.
- Preparation of the Aggregate Agricultural Account in order to provide an estimate of the ‘Total Income from Farming’ for agriculture in Northern Ireland.
- Publication of market intelligence and statistics on agricultural market prices, feedstuffs usage, fertilisers, milk price, milk utilisation and pig financial statistics.
- Ensures compliance with National Statistics protocols and codes of practice.