Classification of agricultural holdings by type of farming (SGM)

The classification is based on standard gross margin (SGM) as common measurement of the various outputs (crop and livestock products) from an agricultural holding. The SGM for a crop or livestock product (enterprise) is the balance between the standard value of output and the standard value of certain direct costs easily allocated to this output. SGM is calculated as an average figure at regional level. The type of farming of a holding is determined by the relative contribution of the different enterprises to its total SGM.

Agricultural holdings by type of farming (SGM) 1999

The classification is based on standard gross margin (SGM) as common measurement of the various outputs (crop and livestock products) from an agricultural holding. The SGM for a crop or livestock product (enterprise) is the balance between the standard value of output and the standard value of certain direct costs easily allocated to this output. SGM is calculated as an average figure at regional level. The type of farming of a holding is determined by the relative contribution of the different enterprises to its total SGM. Minor changes and updates take place in connection with the structure surveys every second or third year.