Agricultural Integrated Survey (AGRIS): Rationale and Methodology. © FAO: http://www.fao.org

1. Regional Workshop for Monitoring the SDGs related to Food
and Agriculture Sector and on the WCA 2020
Nadi, Fiji 6-10 November 2017
Rasmiyya Aliyeva
Statistician
FAO Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific Islands
Agricultural Integrated Survey (AGRIS)
Rationale and Methodology
Technical Session 9c
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2. Outline
1. Context
2. Proposed solution
3. Methodology
4. Topics covered
5. AGRIS toolkit
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3. 1. Context
• There is a need for more, better, cheaper and faster statistical data
on the agricultural and rural sector, farm level
• SDG indicators add new pressure and widen data gaps
• Data collection still weak in many countries, even for basic data
items
• Among the International Development Assistance (IDA) countries,
within the last 15 years:
 Over half have not conducted any agricultural census
 About three fourths have no annual agricultural survey
• Global Strategy to improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics
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4. 2. Proposed solution
AGRIS: A 10 year farm-level integrated survey:
• Comes with a generic methodology proposed – not imposed – to
countries for further customization + implementation
• Generates representative estimates – national/province/district
• Informs policy design and implementation, improve market
efficiency and support research
 Contributes to SDGs monitoring (5 indicators directly, 16
indicators partially)
 Generate about 65% of Global Strategy Minimum Set of Core
Data
• Lays the foundations of an efficient agricultural statistical system
• Is affordable and manageable to allow sustainable country
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5. 2. Proposed solution
• Generic AGRIS package proposed to countries
 AGRIS toolkit available online for further national
implementation and customization
• Methodological resources, guidelines and
software/code:
 Planning and design
 Data collection
 Data processing, analysis, archiving
 Data dissemination
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6. 3. Methodology
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Statistical Units All agricultural holdings
• Household sector (INCL. SMALL HOLDERS)
• Non-household sector
Modular
Structure
• Synchronized with the Agricultural Census and operates over a 10-
year cycle to provide a regular flow of quality data
• Core Module: yearly data collection on current agricultural
production (crop and livestock) integrated with key economic,
technical and socio-demographic statistics
• Rotating Modules : thematic data to be collected with lower
frequency (2-5 years): economy, labour, machinery-equipment-assets-
decisions, production methods & environment.
Sample design • Versatile sampling strategy, able to meet different country situations
• Multiple waves for data collection possible (e.g. for labour, economy)
• Panel/Rotating sample for the core module
• Sub-sample of the core module for the rotating modules – when
possible
Data collection • Face-to-face interviews
• Questions = Subjective => link with objective measurements

7. 3. Methodology
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Recommended flow of modules
Years 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Agricultural Census •
AGRIS Core Module
Agricultural Holding Roster • • • • • • • • • •
Crop production • • • • • • • • • •
Livestock production • • • • • • • • • •
AGRIS Rot. Module 1 Economy • • • •
AGRIS Rot. Module 2 Labour force • • •
AGRIS Rot. Module 3 Machinery and equipment • •
AGRIS Rot. Module 4
Production methods and
environment
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8. 4. Topics covered
• AGRIS covers technical, economic, environmental and
social dimensions of agricultural holdings
• AGRIS collects sex-disaggregated data on key topics:
 to identify male / female headed holdings
 to assess women's contribution to agriculture:
o labour
o access to and control of productive assets, resources and services
o decision making
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9. 4. Topics covered: core
module
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CORE MODULE
1. Identification and general characteristics of the holding
Location, holder, manager, respondent, main activity, main destination.
2. Agricultural productions
Crops: last 12 months
Crops: next12 months
Livestock
Meat, milk, eggs and other animal products
Aquaculture and fisheries
3. Economy
Income.
Expenditure
Credits and access to finance
Access to information
4. Production shocks and cooping mechanisms
5. Demographics (Household agricultural holdings only)
6. Labour
Labour input on the holding
7. Holding housing dwelling and assets (Household agricultural holdings only)

10. 4. Topics covered:
rotating modules
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ROTATING MODULE 1 : Economy
1. Main characteristics of the holding
Identification, land ownership and use, livestock ownership
2. Income from agricultural production
Quantity produced, by commodity (from Core)
Quantity sold, by commodity
Total values of sales or average price received, by commodity
3. Other sources of income of the holding
Aquaculture and fisheries (sales)
Forestry products (own use and sales)
On-farm processing of agricultural commodities (total quantities produced, sold and expenses)
Energy/Electricity generation (amount produced, sold and value)
Diversification activities (income and expenses)
Other sources of income related to agriculture (income)
4. Subsidies and transfers related to agricultural production
Direct and indirect subsidies; transfers

11. 4. Topics covered:
rotating modules
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ROTATING MODULE 1 : Economy (continued)
5. Other sources of income of household members
Salaries, rentals (other than renting of agricultural land of the holding), investments, etc.
6. Inputs and production costs
For crop production
For livestock production
Labour (total salaries/wages in cash or in kind)
7. Taxes and licenses related to the holding
Taxes paid (value) - land, property etc.
Licenses (value) – water, access rights, etc.
8. Investments and financing
Purchase of capital/fixed assets (value)
Loans (provider, type, value and use on the holding)
9. Insurance schemes
Type, coverage, premium values and repayments
10. Storage facilities
By type and commodity
11. Marketing
% produced sold, market type and characteristics

12. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
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ROTATING MODULE 2 : LABOUR
1. Overview of labour force on the holding
2. Peak and low months
3. Demographic characteristics of workers
4. Time worked by workers
5. Forms of contractors and payments
6. Contractors

13. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
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ROTATING MODULE 3 : MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, ASSETS AND DECISIONS
1. Machinery and equipment (types and quantities, access and ownership)
Manually operated equipment;
Animal powered equipment
Machines for general farm use
Specialized agriculture machinery
2. Types of non-residential buildings
3. Assets (Household Agricultural Holdings only)
Land, livestock owner, operator
Household dwellings
Drinking water
Household assets
9. Distribution of managerial decisions in the holding (Household Agricultural Holdings only)

14. 4. Topics covered: rotating modules
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ROTATING MODULE 4 : PRODUCTION METHODS AND ENVIRONMENT (QUANTITIES, TYPES AND
AREAS)
1. Use of Natural resources
Land use; Energy sources; Soil management; Irrigation and drainage
2.Crops production systems and resources
Fertilizers ; Plant protection products; Crops and seeds varieties and resources; Rice cultivation, specificities
3. Livestock production systems and resources
Livestock types and resources; Animal breeding and reproduction;
Animal housing, manure management, equipment and transportation of animals
Veterinary products and use of traditional medical methods
Feed and use of pastures
4. Organic farming (certified or in conversion to organic
5. Agro forestry
6. Access to and use of services, infrastructure and natural resources
Agricultural extension services (incl. veterinary)
Infrastructure (incl. IT, communications, access to market)
Access to natural and common property resources
7. Greenhouse gas and environment
8. Adaptation to climate change and mitigation strategies
9. Waste management

15. 5. AGRIS toolkit
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Planning AGRIS
• Data needs assessment guidelines
• Survey plan template
• Supply and equipment procurement
• Budget calculation template
• AGRIS pre-test guidelines
• Memorandum of Understanding template
• AGRIS governance: example of terms of
reference
• Quality management checklist
Includes the following Resources
(*): draft resource available

16. 5. AGRIS toolkit
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Questionnaires
• Indicator lists and data items: core and rotating modules(*)
• Core and rotating modules: generic questionnaires(*)
• Flow of modules guidelines
• Guidelines for the customization of AGRIS questionnaires
Sampling
• AGRIS sampling strategy (*)
• Sampling programs/syntaxes (in R, STATA, SPSS)
• Sample size and sampling error calculation simulations
• Sample weight calculation simulations

17. 5. AGRIS toolkit
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AGRIS data collection
• CAPI solution for tablets and smartphones: software and
training package (*)
• Instructions for interviewers
• Instructions for supervisors
• Fieldwork checklist
AGRIS data processing
• CAPI solution: software and training package (*)
• PAPI: AGRIS generic questionnaires data entry application
• Manual for AGRIS data processing
• Data quality guidelines
• Tabulation programs/syntaxes (in R, STATA, SPSS)

18. 5. AGRIS toolkit
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AGRIS data analysis
• Generic tabulation plan
• Sampling errors calculations
• Analyses for the core module and the rotating modules:
guidelines
AGRIS data dissemination
• Final report and presentation template
• AGRIS dissemination strategy guidelines and release calendar
• Generic documentation policy and implementation protocols
• Guidelines on engaging with journalists
• Dissemination workshop series: agenda and templates
• IHSN NADA software and guidelines (*)
AGRIS data documentation and archiving
• IHSN Microdata Management Toolkit: software & guidelines(*)

19. Thank you.
Thank you
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