Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research Institute

Tasks performed by the Statistics and Analysis Department

Agricultural policy

• Secretariat for the Budget Committee for Agriculture (aggregate accounts, model farm system, collection of agricultural data and indicators)
• National accounts
• Food consumption and other documentation related to the food market and the food industry

International statistics and documentation

• Trade monitoring
• Monitoring of international trade agreements and international agricultural policy
• International statistics and statistics provided by international organizations (FAO, OECD, etc.)

Farm management and advisory systems

• Methods and tools for farm accountancy, planning and accounts analysis
• Computer programs
• Handbook for farm planning
• Development of forms, etc.
• VAT register and chart of accounts
• Guidance and information on farm economics, courses, meetings, etc.

Farm accounts data and analysis

• Accounts statistiscs for agriculture
• Pilot farms
• Farm level data - labour