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    COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards crop production statistics

    Please be aware that this draft act does not constitute the final position of the institution.

    COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/...

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    laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards crop production statistics

    (Text with EEA relevance)

    THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

    Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

    Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 of the European Parliament and of the Council on statistics on agricultural input and output, amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1165/2008, (EC) No 543/2009 and (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 96/16/EC 1 , and in particular Articles 4(6), 5(10), 7(2) and 9(4) thereof,

    Whereas:

    (1)Regulation (EU) No 2022/2379 establishes an integrated framework for developing, producing and disseminating European statistics as regards agricultural inputs and outputs.

    (2)It is necessary to specify the data requirements for producing statistics on agricultural inputs and outputs as regards crop production statistics in order to produce comparable data between Member States and to achieve harmonisation.

    (3)Pursuant to Article 5(10) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379, this Regulation specifies technical elements of the data to be provided. Those elements consist of the list of variables, the descriptions of the variables, the observation units, the precision requirements to be applied, the methodological rules to be applied, and the deadlines for transmitting the data.

    (4)It is necessary to specify the variables for which the regional and organic dimensions are required as they are needed only for some variables.

    (5)The coverage of the data sets needs to be specified beyond the requirements in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 where appropriate, to avoid inconsistencies between Member States.

    (6)The reference periods mentioned in Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 should be further specified.

    (7)The crop yields are important indicators in agricultural production and should therefore be part of the data. However, the Commission (Eurostat) should calculate this indicator on the basis of data transmitted.

    (8)The humidity contents of produced crops and the sugar contents of sugar beets vary considerably between years and create obstacles in comparing production volumes over time and between countries. Information on national standard humidity and sugar contents is therefore needed to create comparable statistics.

    (9)Pursuant to Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379, Member States can be exempted from providing data for predefined variables at certain deadlines if the impact of their production on the Union total of those variables is limited. This is the case if their production is below specific thresholds. It is necessary to specify those thresholds, the methodology used to set them up, the sources of data used in applying this methodology, and the data to which this exemption applies.

    (10)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee as established by Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council 2 .

    HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

    Article 1

    Data requirements



    Member States shall provide data in the domain of crop production statistics referred to in Article 5(1), point (b) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 in the form of aggregated data sets. The data on total and organic production shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) at the required geographical level.

    Article 2

    Datasets

    (1)The data contents of the datasets are specified in:

    (1)Annex I for topic (i), crop area and production, for the detailed topics

    (1)Arable crops and permanent grassland

    (2)Horticulture excluding permanent crops

    (3)Permanent crops

    (2)Annex II for topic (ii), crop balances, for the detailed topics

    (1)Cereal balances

    (2)Oil seed balances

    (3)Annex III for topic (iii), grasslands, for the detailed topic

    (1)Management of grasslands

    (2)For each dataset, section I specifies

    (1)a description of the data contents

    (2)the variables to be provided at national and, where required, at regional level

    (3)the variables to be provided on organic production

    (4)the deadlines for transmission of the data to the Commission (Eurostat)

    (5)the reference periods.

    (3)For each dataset, section II specifies, where appropriate,

    (1)a description of the measurement units

    (2)technical requirements related to the variables

    (3)thresholds for exemptions to data transmission deadlines.

    Article 3

    Precision requirements



    When data collections are carried out based on statistical samples, Member States shall ensure that the weighted results are representative of the statistical population within the relevant geographical unit and are designed to meet the precision requirements set out in Annex IV. Where precision requirements are not applicable, for example due to sources other than statistical surveys, the quality of the statistics shall be ensured so that they are representative of the scope that they describe, and they shall meet the quality criteria laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.

    Article 4

    Descriptions



    For the purposes of this Regulation, the descriptions of terms as set out in Annex V shall apply. 

    Article 5

    Methodology for exemptions

    (1)Member States may be exempted from certain regular data transmission deadlines in the event that the impact of that Member State on the Union total of those variables is limited.

    (2)Data transmission exemptions shall be granted for variables in datasets of the topic ‘crop area and production’ provided that their application does not reduce the information on the expected Union total of the corresponding variable by more than 5%. The Commission (Eurostat) shall calculate reference threshold values for the production of each crop subject to exemptions. These reference threshold values shall be calculated based on a three-year average of statistical data on production volumes.

    (3)A Member State where the production of a crop has been lower than or equal to the reference threshold value for three successive years shall be exempted from transmitting data for all (sub)variables belonging to this crop for certain deadlines, as indicated in each section II of the data sets in Annex I. The exemption shall be automatically revoked if the relevant production value of the Member State exceeds the reference threshold value for three successive years. Data transmission shall commence for the reference year following the third consecutive year in which the reference threshold value is exceeded. The exemption shall be automatically reinstated if the Member State’s production of the relevant crop is below or equal to the reference threshold for three successive years.

    (4)The reference threshold values are laid down in each section II of Annex I. The Commission may amend any of these values if the average Union total stays lower than 90% or higher than 110% of the Union total used for calculating the reference threshold values for three successive years.

    Article 6

    Entry into force

    This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

    It shall apply from 1 January 2025.

    This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

    Done at Brussels,

       For the Commission

       The President
       

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    ANNEX I

    Crop area and production

    Data set i.1

    Arable crops and permanent grassland

    Domain:        b.        Crop production statistics

    Topic:        i.        Crop area and production

    Detailed topic:    i.1        Arable crops and permanent grassland

    Section I

    Data content

    The data shall cover early estimates and final statistics on the areas, production and yield of the arable agricultural crops and permanent grasslands, grown to be harvested mainly in the reference period, on the agricultural holdings in the Member States, including the crops grown according to organic principles.

    National level data

    Regional level data

    Organic production data

    Data transmission deadlines

    31 January year N1

    30 June year N1

    31 August year N1

    30 September year N

    30 November year N

    31 March year N + 1

    30 September year N+1

    30 September year N+1

    30 September year N+1

    Crop characteristics

    Utilised agricultural area excluding kitchen gardens2

    MA

    MA

    OMU, OMC, OMA

    Arable land3

    MA

    MA

    OMU, OMC, OMA

    Cereals for the production of grain (incl. seed)

    MA, SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Wheat and spelt

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Common wheat and spelt

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Common winter wheat and spelt

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Common spring wheat and spelt

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Durum wheat

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Rye

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Barley

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Winter barley

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Spring barley

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Oats

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Grain maize and corn-cob-mix

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Triticale

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Sorghum

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Rice

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Rice Indica

    SA, PR

    Rice Japonica

    SA, PR

    Winter cereal mixtures (maslin)

    SA, PR

    Spring cereal mixtures (mixed grain other than maslin)

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Other cereals n.e.c. (millet, canary seed, etc.)

    SA, PR

    Pseudocereals

    SA, PR

    Buckwheat

    SA, PR

    Quinoa

    SA, PR

    Other pseudocereals n.e.c.

    SA, PR

    Dry pulses and protein crops for the production of grain (including seed and mixtures of cereals and pulses)

    MA, SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Field peas

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Broad and field beans

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Sweet lupins

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Lentils

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Vetches

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Chickpeas

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

     

    Other dry pulses and protein crops n.e.c.

    SA, PR

    Root crops

    MA, SA, PR

     

    Potatoes (including seed potatoes)

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Sugar beet (excluding seed)

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Other root crops n.e.c.

    SA, PR

    Industrial crops

    MA, SA

    Oilseeds

    SA, PR

    Rape and turnip rape seeds

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Winter rape and turnip rape seeds

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Spring rape and turnip rape seeds

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Sunflower seed

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Soya

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Linseed (oil flax)

    SA, PR

    Cotton seed

    PR

    Other oilseed crops n.e.c.

    SA, PR

    Fibre crops

    SA, PR

    Fibre flax

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Hemp

    SA

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

     

    Cotton fibre

    SA, PR

    Other fibre crops n.e.c.

    SA, PR

    Tobacco

    SA, PR

    Hops

    SA, PR

    Aromatic, medicinal and culinary plants

    SA

    OF

    Energy crops n.e.c.

    MA, PR

    Other industrial crops n.e.c.

    SA

    Plants harvested green from arable land

    MA, PR

    MA

    Temporary grasses and grazings

    MA, PR

    MA

    OMA

     

    Leguminous plants harvested green

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Lucerne

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    Legume grass mixtures

    SA, PR

    Other leguminous plants harvested green n.e.c.

    SA, PR

    Green maize

    SA

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    SA, PR

    OF, OP

    Other cereals harvested green (excluding green maize)

    SA, PR

    Other plants harvested green from arable land n.e.c.

    SA, PR

    Seeds and seedlings

    MA

    OMA

    Fallow land

    MA

    MA

    Other arable land crops n.e.c.

    MA

    Permanent grassland

    MA, PR

    MA

    OMU, OMC, OMA

    Permanent pastures and meadows, excluding rough grazings

    MA, PR

    Permanent rough grazings

    MA, PR

    Permanent grassland no longer used for production purposes and eligible for the payment of subsidies

    MA

    1 See section II for data transmission exemption rules

    2 The areas in data sets i.2 and i.3 are included in the utilised agricultural area, except for the area of cultivated mushrooms in dataset i.2

    3 The areas in data set i.2 are included in the arable land area

    N is the year the data refer to

    MA = total main area (1000 ha), including organic areas

    SA = total sown area (1000 ha), including organic areas

    OF = certified organic sown area (1000 ha)

    OMC = main certified organic area

    OMU = main area under conversion to organic (1000 ha)

    OMA = main area certified or under conversion to organic (1000 ha)

    PR = total harvested production (1000 tonnes), including organic production

    OP = certified organic harvested production (1000 tonnes)

    Reference period: Harvest year

    Section II

    Description of measurement units:

    Sown area: refers to the total area sown or planted with a crop for which the harvest starts during the reference calendar year, regardless of when the planting has taken place. In case the crop is sown or planted more than once during a year on the same parcel, the area is multiplied with the number of plantings.

    Main area: refers to the physical area of the parcel(s), regardless of whether there was only one single crop or several crops during the harvest year. In the case of annual crops, the main area corresponds to the sown area; in the case of combined crops, it corresponds to the area where the crops co-exist; in case of successive sowings or crops, the area is taken into account only once; in case of permanent crops, in addition to the production area also non-productive young plantations and temporarily abandoned areas are included. In this manner, each area is listed only once.

    Harvested production: refers to the total harvested production from which harvest losses have been removed.

    The production for cereals, dry pulses and oilseeds shall be reported in terms of clean, dry weight of grains in the stable standard market humidity level in the country. Rice is reported in terms of paddy.

    Production data of root crops should be reported in terms of clean weight, i.e. free of plant tops and leaves, soil and mud.

    The production of plants harvested green from arable land and permanent grassland includes the volume of harvest done by cutting and grazing. The data shall be reported in terms of dry matter.

    Production of other crops shall be reported in the stable standard market humidity level in the country, where humidity impacts marketing, in the form mainly used for trade.

    The countries shall provide information on the stable standard market humidity levels in the countries, mentioned above, to the Commission (Eurostat) from which Eurostat shall recalculate the production in EU standard humidity for standardisation purposes.

    For sugar beet, countries shall provide data on the sugar content of the harvested production of the harvest year with the final production data to the Commission (Eurostat) from which Eurostat shall recalculate the production the EU standard sugar content (16%) for standardisation purposes.

    Certified organic area: refers to areas, excluding areas during the conversion period referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, which are managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production, as set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 or, where applicable, in the most recent legislation

    Area under conversion to organic: refers to areas during the conversion period referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 or, where applicable, in the most recent legislation, which are managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production.

    Area certified or under conversion to organic: refers to areas that are either Certified organic areas or Areas under conversion to organic.

    Certified organic harvested production: refers to the harvested production from ‘certified organic areas’ as defined above.

    Organic areas and production are included in the total areas and production.

    Technical requirements related to the variables

    Crop yield is calculated by dividing the total harvested production by the total sown area. Eurostat will calculate the crop yields based on the data transmitted. Weather-related incidents having major impacts on the harvested production shall be reported to the Commission (Eurostat).

    Data transmission exemption reference threshold values

    The reference threshold values as defined in Article 5(2) are:

    Reference variable:

    Production of

    Reference threshold value (1000 tonnes)

    Transmission exemption

    Common wheat and spelt

    1 700 

    31 January N

    30 June N

    31 August N

    Durum wheat

    170 

    Rye

    80 

    Barley

    500 

    Oats

    70

    Grain maize and corn-cob-mix

    1 100 

    Triticale

    120 

    Sorghum

    15 

    Rice

    65 

    Field peas

    25 

    Broad and field beans

    15 

    Potatoes

    350 

    Sugar beet

    1 500 

    Rape and turnip rape seeds

    300 

    Sunflower seed

    150 

    Soya

    60 

    Green maize

    2 000 



    Data set i.2

    Horticulture excluding permanent crops

    Domain:        b.        Crop production statistics

    Topic:        i.        Crop area and production

    Detailed topic:    i.2        Horticulture excluding permanent crops

    Section I

    Data contents

    The data shall cover early estimates and final statistics on the areas, production and yield of the horticultural crops grown to be harvested in the reference period on the agricultural holdings in the Member States, including the crops grown according to organic principles.

    National level data

    Organic production data

    Crop characteristics

    Data transmission deadlines

    30 June year N1

    30 September year N 1

    31 May year N+1

    30 September year N+1

    30 September year N+1

    Fresh vegetables (including melons) and strawberries

    HA, PR

    MA

    OH, OP

    Fresh vegetables (including melons)

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Brassicas

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Cauliflower and broccoli

    HA, PR

    Brussels sprouts

    HA, PR

    Cabbages

    HA, PR

    Other brassicas n.e.c.

    HA, PR

    Leafy and stalked vegetables (excluding brassicas)

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Leeks

    HA, PR

    Celery

    HA, PR

    Lettuces

    HA, PR, PRG

    Endives

    HA, PR

    Spinach

    HA, PR

    Asparagus

    HA, PR

    Chicory

    HA, PR

    Artichokes

    HA, PR

    Other leafy or stalked vegetables n.e.c.

    HA, PR

    Vegetables cultivated for fruit (including melons)

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Tomatoes

    HA

    HA, PR

    HA, PR, PRG

    OH, OP

    Cucumbers and gherkins

    HA, PR, PRG

    Eggplants

    HA, PR

    Courgettes and marrows

    HA, PR

    Gourds and pumpkins

    HA, PR

    Muskmelons

    HA, PR

    Watermelons

    HA, PR

    Peppers (capsicum)

    HA, PR, PRG

    Other vegetables cultivated for fruit n.e.c.

    HA, PR

    Root, tuber and bulb vegetables

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Carrots

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Onions and shallots

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Beetroot

    HA, PR

    Celeriac

    HA, PR

    Radishes

    HA, PR

    Garlic

    HA, PR

    Other root, tuber and bulb vegetables n.e.c

    HA, PR

    Fresh pulses

    HA, PR

    OH, OP

    Fresh peas

    HA, PR

    Fresh beans

    HA, PR

    Other fresh pulses n.e.c.

    HA, PR

    Other fresh vegetables n.e.c.

    HA, PR

    Strawberries

    HA, PR, PRG

    OH, OP

    Flowers and ornamental plants (excluding nurseries)

    MA

    Cultivated mushrooms

    PR

    OP

    Champignons

    PR

    Other cultivated mushrooms n.e.c.

    PR

    1 See section II for data transmission exemption rules

    N is the year the data refer to

    MA = total main area (1000 ha)

    HA= total harvested area (1000 ha)

    OH = certified harvested organic area (1000 ha)

    PR = total harvested production (1000 tonnes)

    PRG = total production from under glass or high accessible cover (1000 tonnes)

    OP = certified organic harvested production (1000 tonnes)

    Reference period: Harvest year

    Section II

    Description of measurement units:

    Harvested area: refers to the area of a specific crop which is harvested in the reference harvest year. If the same area is sown or planted several times during the reference period, the area shall be multiplied by the number of yearly harvests

    Main area: See data set 1, section II

    Harvested production: See data set 1, section II

    Certified organic area: See data set 1, section II

    Certified organic harvested production: See data set 1, section II

    Technical requirements related to the variables

    Crop yield is calculated by dividing the total harvested production by the total harvested area. Eurostat will calculate the crop yields based on the data transmitted. Weather-related incidents having major impacts on the harvested production shall be reported to the Commission (Eurostat).

    Data transmission exemption reference threshold values

    The reference threshold values as defined in Article 5(2) are:

    Reference variable

    Reference threshold value (1000 tonnes)

    Transmission exemption

    Production of tomatoes

    250 

    30 June N

    30 September N



    Data set i.3

    Permanent crops

    Domain:        b.        Crop production statistics

    Topic:        i.        Crop area and production

    Detailed topic:    i.3        Permanent crops

    Section I

    Data contents

    The data shall cover early estimates and final statistics on the areas, production and yield of the permanent agricultural crops grown to be harvested mainly in the reference period on the agricultural holdings in the Member States, including the crops grown according to organic principles.

    Crop characteristics

    National level data

    Regional level data

    Organic production data

    Data transmission deadlines

    30 November year N 1

    31 March year N+1

    30 September year N+1

    30 September year N+1

    30 September year N+1

    Permanent crops

    MA

    MA

    OMC, OMU, OMA

    Permanent crops for human consumption

    PA, PR

    MA, PA, PR

    Fruits, berries and nuts (excluding citrus fruits, grapes and strawberries)

    PA, PR

    MA

    MA

    OPA, OP

    Fruits from temperate climate zones

    PA, PR

    OPA

    Pome fruits

    PA, PR

    OPA

    Apples

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Pears

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Other pome fruits n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    Stone fruits

    PA, PR

    OPA

    Peaches

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Nectarines

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Apricots

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Cherries

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Sweet cherries

    PA, PR

    Sour cherries

    PA, PR

    Plums

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Other stone fruits n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    Fruits from subtropical and tropical climate zones

    PA, PR

    OPA

    Figs

    PA, PR

    Kiwis

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Avocados

    PA, PR

    Bananas

    PA, PR

    Other fruits from subtropical and tropical climate zones n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    Berries (excluding strawberries)

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Blackcurrants

    PA, PR

    Red currants

    PA, PR

    Raspberries

    PA, PR

    Blueberries

    PA, PR

    Other berries n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    Nuts

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Walnuts

    PA, PR

    Hazelnuts

    PA, PR

    Almonds

    PA, PR

    Chestnuts

    PA, PR

    Other nuts n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    Citrus fruits

    PA, PR

    MA, PA, PR

    MA

    OPA, OP

    Oranges

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Small citrus fruits

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Satsumas

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Clementines

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Other small citrus fruits and mandarin hybrids n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Lemons and acid limes

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Pomelos and grapefruits

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Other citrus fruits n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Grapes

    PA, PR

    MA, PA, PR

    MA

    OPA, OP

    Grapes for wines

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    OPA, OP

    Grapes for wines with protected designation of origin (PDO)

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Grapes for wines with protected geographical indication (PGI)

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Grapes for other wines n.e.c. (without PDO/PGI)

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Grapes for table use

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Grapes for raisins

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Grapes for other purposes n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Olives

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    MA, PA, PR

    MA

    OPA, OP

    Olives for table use

    PA

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Olives for oil

    PA

    PA, PR

    PA, PR

    Other permanent crops for human consumption n.e.c.

    PA, PR

    MA

    Nurseries

    MA

    Other permanent crops

    MA

    1 See section II for data transmission exemption rules

    N is the year the data refer to

    MA = total main area (1000 ha)

    PA= total production area (1000 ha)

    OPA = certified organic production area (1000 ha)

    OMC = main organic certified area

    OMU = main area under conversion to organic (1000 ha)

    OMA = main organic area (certified or under conversion to organic) (1000 ha)

    PR = total harvested production (1000 tonnes)

    OP = certified organic harvested production (1000 tonnes)

    Reference period: Harvest year

    Section II

    Description of the measurement units:

    Production area: refers to the area that can potentially be harvested mainly in the reference harvest year

    Main area: See data set 1, section II

    Harvested production: See data set 1, section II

    Certified organic area: See data set 1, section II

    Main area certified or under conversion to organic: See data set 1, section II

    Certified organic harvested production: See data set 1, section II

    Technical requirements related to the variables

    Crop yield is calculated by dividing the total harvested production by the total production area. Eurostat will calculate the crop yields based on the data transmitted. Weather-related incidents having major impacts on the harvested production shall be reported to the Commission (Eurostat).

    Data transmission exemption reference threshold values

    The reference threshold values as defined in Article 5(2) are:

    Reference variable:

    Production of

    Reference threshold value (1000 tonnes)

    Transmission exemption

    Apples

    150

    30 November year N

    Pears

    40

    Peaches

    90 

    Nectarines

    80 

    Oranges

    300 

    Clementines

    140 

    Satsumas

    120 

    Olives

    700 



    ANNEX II

    Crop balances

    Data set ii.1

    Cereal balances

    Domain:        b.        Crop production statistics

    Topic:        ii.        Crop balances

    Detailed topic:    ii.1        Cereal balances

    Section I

    Data contents

    The data shall cover the supplies, uses and stocks of the main cereals and the first level resulting products in the Member States during the reference period.

    Crop characteristics

    Common wheat and spelt

    Durum wheat

    Rye

    Barley

    Oats

    Triticale

    Grain maize and corn-cob-mix

    Data transmission deadline

    End of marketing year + 11 months

    Balance characteristics

    Supply

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Harvested production

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Losses and wastage on agricultural holdings

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Imports

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Imports intra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Imports extra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Opening stocks at the beginning of the marketing year

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Use

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses – human consumption

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses – industrial use

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses – industrial bioethanol, other biofuel or biogas use

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses – used whole for animal feed

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses– seeds

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses - losses

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Exports

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Exports intra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Exports extra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Closing stocks at the end of the marketing year

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q = Quantity (1000 tonnes) at national level

    Reference period:    Marketing year N (1 July year N – 30 June year N+1)

    Section II

    Description of the measurement units

    Quantity refers to the quantity of the crop, or the equivalent expressed as grains, that is used for the balance item in the stable standard market humidity in the country.



    Data set ii.2

    Oilseed balances

    Domain:        b.        Crop production statistics

    Topic:        ii.        Crop balances

    Detailed topic:    ii.2        Oilseed balances

    Section I

    Data contents

    The data shall cover the supplies, uses and stocks of the main oil seeds during the reference period in the Member States

    Crop characteristics

    Rape and turnip rape seeds

    Sunflower seed

    Soya

    Data transmission deadline

    End of marketing year + 11 months

    Balance characteristics

    Supply

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Harvested production

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Losses and wastage on agricultural holdings

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Imports

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Imports intra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Imports extra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Opening stocks at the beginning of the marketing year

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Use

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses -human consumption

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses – used whole for animal feed

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses – crushing

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Crushing for oils – human consumption

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Crushing for oils – biofuels

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Crushing for oils – other industrial use

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses - seeds

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Domestic uses - losses

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Exports

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Exports intra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Exports extra-EU

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Closing stocks at the end of the marketing year

    Q

    Q

    Q

    Q = Quantity (1000 tonnes) at national level

    Reference period:    Marketing year N (1 July year N – 30 June year N+1)

    Section II

    Description of the measurement units

    Quantity refers to the quantity of the crop or the equivalent expressed as seeds that is used for the balance item in the stable standard market humidity in the country.



    ANNEX III

    Grasslands

    Data set iii.1

    Management of grazed areas

    Domain:        b.    Crop production statistics

    Topic:        iii.    Grasslands

    Detailed topic:    iii.1    Management of grasslands

    Section I

    Data contents

    The data shall cover the areas of permanent and temporary grasslands classified by age, cover, and management in the Member States during the reference period.

    Total area

    Of which managed

    Managed, of which fertilised

    Data transmission deadline

    30 September year N+1

    Crop characteristic

    Permanent grassland (20 years and more)

    MA, MAR

    MA

    MA

    Permanent grassland (11 to 19 years)

    MA, MAR

    MA

    MA

    Permanent grassland (6-10 years)

    MA, MAR

    MA

    MA

    Temporary grasses and grazings

    MA, MAR

    Age 1-3 years

    MA, MAR

    Age 4-5 years

    MA, MAR

    Part of total permanent grasslands with

    Trees – shrubs cover

    MA, MAR

    Managed agro-forestry areas

    MA, MAR

    Measurement units

    MA = main area (1000 ha)

    MAR = main area at regional level

    Frequency:        Years ending with 0, 3 or 6

    Reference period:    Calendar year

    Section II

    Description of the measurement units

    Main area: see data set i.1

    ANNEX IV

    Precision requirements

    Data collected for a sample and extrapolated to the entire statistical population of a data set shall meet the precision requirements presented in Table 1.

    The precision requirements apply to the final transmission of the national estimates for specific variables belonging to the data sets listed in Table 1.

    The variables refer to the main areas at national level.

    The relevant populations are defined in the first column of Table 1.

    Table 1. Precision requirements

    Relevant population

    Variable for which precision requirements apply

    Relative standard error

    Data set: Arable crops and permanent grassland

    The agricultural holdings with the relevant variable

    ·Main areas of cereals for the production of grain

    3%

    ·Main areas of dry pulses and protein crops for the production of grain

    ·Main areas of root crops

    ·Main areas of industrial crops

    ·Main areas of plants harvested green from arable land

    ·Main areas of permanent grassland

    Data set: Horticulture excluding permanent crops 

    The agricultural holdings with horticulture production excluding permanent crops.

    ·Main areas of fresh vegetables (including melons) and strawberries

    3%

    Data set: Permanent crops

    The agricultural holdings with permanent crops.

    ·Main areas of permanent crops

    3%



    ANNEX V

    Descriptions

    Harvest year

    The calendar year in which the harvest begins, including the period during which all preparatory measures (such as tilling, planting, and applying fertilisers and plant protection products) are taken to secure that harvest, also during the preceding calendar year.

    Utilised agricultural area excluding kitchen gardens

    The total area taken up by arable land, permanent grassland, and permanent crops.

    Arable land

    Land worked (ploughed or tilled) and/or planted regularly, generally under a system of crop rotation.

    Winter crops

    Crops sown before or during the winter.

    Spring crops

    Crops sown in the spring.

    Cereals for the production of grain (incl. seed)

    All cereals harvested dry for grain, regardless of use.

    Wheat and spelt

    Triticum aestivum L. emend. Fiori et Paol., Triticum spelta L., Triticum monococcum L, and Triticum durum Desf.

    Common wheat and spelt

    Triticum aestivum L. emend. Fiori et Paol., Triticum spelta L. and Triticum monococcum L. and other species of the Triticum family grown for similar qualities.

    Durum wheat

    Triticum durum Desf.

    Rye

    Secale cereale L.

    Winter cereal mixtures (maslin)

    Mixtures of rye and other cereals and other cereal mixtures sown before or during the winter (maslin).

    Barley

    Hordeum vulgare L.

    Oats

    Avena sativa L.

    Spring cereal mixtures (mixed grain other than maslin)

    Cereals sown in the spring and grown as mixtures.

    Grain maize and corn-cob-mix

    Zea mays L., harvested for grain, as seed or as corn-cob-mix

    Triticale

    x Triticosecale Wittmack.

    Sorghum

    Sorghum bicolor (L.) Conrad Moench or Sorghum x sudanense (Piper) Stapf.

    Rice

    Oryza sativa L.

    Rice Indica

    Oryza sativa ssp. indica

    Rice Japonica

    Oryza sativa ssp. japonica

    Other cereals n.e.c.

    Cereals, harvested dry for grain, which are not recorded elsewhere under the previous items, such as millet (Panicum miliaceum L.), canary seed (Phalaris canariensis L.) and other cereals not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).

    Pseudocereals

    Plants that produce fruits or seeds, which are used and consumed as grains, though botanically they are neither grasses nor true cereal grains.

    Buckwheat

    Fagopyrum esculentum Mill.

    Quinoa

    Chenopodium quinoa Willd.

    Other pseudocereals n.e.c.

    Pseudocereals not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).

    Dry pulses and protein crops for the production of grain

    All dried pulses and protein crops harvested dry for grain, regardless of use.

    Field peas

    All varieties of field peas (Pisum sativum L. convar. sativum or Pisum sativum L. convar. arvense L. or convar. speciosum) harvested dry.

    Broad and field beans

    All varieties of broad or field beans (Vicia faba L. (partim)) harvested dry.

    Sweet lupins

    All sweet lupins (Lupinus sp.) harvested dry for grain.

    Lentils

    Lens culinaris Medikus.

    Chickpeas

    Cicer arietinum L.

    Vetches

    Vicia sativa subsp. Sativa L. harvested dry for grain.

    Other dry pulses and protein crops n.e.c.

    Dry pulses and protein crops harvested dry for grain, which are not recorded elsewhere under the previous items.

    Root crops

    Crops cultivated for their root, tuber or modified stem. The item excludes root, tuber and bulb vegetables such as carrots, beetroots or swedes, among others.

    Potatoes (including seed potatoes)

    Solanum tuberosum L.

    Sugar beet (excluding seed)

    Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris var. altissima Döll, mainly intended for the sugar industry and alcohol production.

    Other root crops n.e.c.

    Fodder beet (Beta vulgaris L.) and plants of the Brassicae family harvested mainly for animal feed, regardless of whether it is the root or the stem, and other plants cultivated mainly for their roots for fodder, not elsewhere classified.

    Industrial crops

    Crops that are normally not sold directly for consumption because they need to be industrially processed prior to final use.

    Oilseeds 

    Crops grown mainly for their oil content.

    Rape and turnip rape seeds

    Rape (Brassica napus L.) and turnip rape (Brassica rapa L. var. oleifera (Lam.)) grown for the production of oil, harvested as dry grains.

    Sunflower seed

    Helianthus annuus L., harvested as dry grains.

    Soya

    Glycine max L. Merril, harvested as dry grains, regardless of use.

    Linseed (oil flax)

    Linseed (flax) varieties (Linum usitatissimum L.), grown mainly for producing oil, and harvested as dry grains.

    Other oilseed crops n.e.c.

    Other crops grown mainly for their oil content, harvested as dry grains, which are not elsewhere classified.

    Fibre crops 

    Crops grown mainly for their fibre content.

    Fibre flax

    Flax (linseed) varieties (Linum usitatissimum L.), grown mainly for producing fibre.

    Hemp

    Cannabis sativa L. grown for straw and other similar industrial uses.

    Cotton

    Gossypium spp., harvested for fibre and/or oilseed use.

    Other fibre crops n.e.c.

    Other plants grown mainly for their fibre content, not elsewhere classified, such as jute (Corchorus capsularis L.), abaca alias manila (Musa textilis Née), sisal (Agave sisalana Perrine), and kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.).

    Tobacco

    Nicotiana tabacum L. grown for leaves

    Hops

    Humulus lupulus L. grown for seed cones.

    Aromatic, medicinal and culinary plants

    Aromatic, medicinal and culinary plants, cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes, perfume manufacture or human consumption.

    Energy crops n.e.c.

    Crops used exclusively for renewable energy production, not elsewhere classified, and cultivated on arable land.

    Other industrial crops n.e.c.

    Other industrial crops not elsewhere classified.

    Plants harvested green from arable land

    All arable land crops harvested ‘green’ and intended mainly for animal feed, forage or renewable energy production, namely cereals, grasses, leguminous or industrial plants and other arable land crops harvested and/or used ‘green’.

    Temporary grasses and grazings

    Grass plants for grazing, hay or silage included as a part of a normal crop rotation, lasting at least one year and normally less than 5 years, sown with grass or grass mixtures.

    Leguminous plants harvested green

    Leguminous plants grown and harvested green as the whole plant mainly for fodder, or energy use. Mixtures of predominantly leguminous (normally > 80 % of legumes) crops and grass plants, harvested green or as dried hay are included.

    Lucerne

    Medicago spp. Cultivated alone or with high percentage in a mixture.

    Legume grass mixtures

    Temporary grassland sown with a mixture of grass and forage legumes (normally < 80% of legumes), harvested green or as dried hay.

    Other leguminous plants harvested green n.e.c.

    Other leguminous plants harvested green mainly for fodder, or energy use.

    Green maize

    Zea mays L. grown mainly for silage (whole cob, parts of or whole plant) and not harvested for grain.

    Other cereals harvested green (excluding green maize)

    All cereals (excluding maize) grown and harvested green as the whole plant used for fodder or for the production of renewable energy (production of biomass).

    Other plants harvested green from arable land n.e.c.

    Other annual or multi-annual (less than 5 years) crops intended mainly for animal fodder and harvested green. Also the remainders of crops not elsewhere classified when the main harvest was destroyed, but the residues could still be used (as fodder, or renewable energy).

    Seeds and seedlings

    Areas producing seeds of root crops (except potatoes and other plants where the roots are also used as seeds), fodder crops, grasses, industrial crops (except oilseeds) and seeds and seedlings of vegetables and flowers.

    Fallow land

    Arable land either included in the crop rotation system or maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC), whether worked or not, but which will not be harvested for the duration of a harvest year. The essential characteristic of fallow land is that it is left to recover, normally for the whole of a harvest year. Fallow land may be:

    (i) bare land bearing no crops at all; or

    (ii) land with spontaneous natural growth, which may be used as feed or ploughed in; or

    (iii) land sown exclusively to produce green manure (green fallow).

    Other arable land crops n.e.c.

    Arable crops not elsewhere classified

    Permanent grassland

    Land used permanently (for several consecutive years, normally 5 years or more) to grow herbaceous fodder, forage or energy purpose crops, through cultivation (sown) or naturally (self-seeded), and which is not included in the crop rotation on the agricultural holding. The grassland can be used for grazing, mown for silage and hay or used for renewable energy production.

    Permanent pastures and meadows, excluding rough grazings

    Permanent pasture on good or medium quality soils, which can normally be used for intensive grazing.

    Permanent rough grazings

    Low yielding permanent grassland, usually on low-quality soil, for example on hilly land and at high altitudes, usually unimproved by fertiliser, cultivation, reseeding or drainage. These areas can normally be used only for extensive grazing and are not normally mown or are mown in an extensive manner as they cannot support a large density of animals.

    Permanent grassland no longer used for production purposes and eligible for the payment of subsidies

    Permanent grassland and meadows no longer used for production purposes which, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 or, where applicable, the most recent legislation, are maintained in a state which makes it suitable for grazing or cultivation without preparatory action going beyond usual agricultural methods and machinery and are eligible for financial support.

    Fresh vegetables (including melons) and strawberries

    All brassicas, leafy and stalked vegetables, vegetables cultivated for fruit, root, tuber and bulb vegetables, fresh pulses, other vegetables harvested fresh (not dry) and strawberries. It refers to both vegetables and strawberries grown on arable land outdoor in rotation with other agricultural or horticultural crops and to those grown under glass or high accessible cover.

    Fresh vegetables (including melons)

    All brassicas, leafy and stalked vegetables, vegetables cultivated for fruit, root, tuber and bulb vegetables, fresh pulses and other vegetables harvested fresh (not dry).

    Brassicas

    All brassicas cultivated for leaves, stalks,inflorence, buds, root and tuber vegetables, harvested fresh (not dry).

    Cauliflower and broccoli

    Includes Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. convar. Botrytis (L.)), Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis sub. Var. cymos), Broccoflower (green variety of cauliflower), Broccolini, Chinese broccoli, Chinese kale or kailaan (hybrid of broccoli and gai lan (Brassica oleracea L. var. alboglabra)), Romanesco broccoli (Brassica oleracea convar. Botrytis var. botrytis).

    Brussels sprouts

    Brassica oleracea L. Var. Gemmifera DC.

    Cabbages

    Includes White cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. oleracea), Pointed cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. convar. capitata Alef. Var. alba DC), Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. convar. capitata Alef. Var. capitata L. f. rubra), Savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. convar. capitata Alef. Var. sabauda L.).

    Other brassicas n.e.c.

    All other brassicas not elsewhere classified.

    Leafy and stalked vegetables (excluding brassicas)

    All leafy or stalked vegetables (except brassicas): leeks, celery, lettuces, endives, spinach, asparagus, chicory, artichokes and other leafy or stalked vegetables.

    Leeks

    Allium porrum L and other species of the Allium family grown for similar qualities.

    Celery

    Apium graveolens var. Dulce (Mill.) Pers.

    Lettuces

    Lactuca spp.

    Endives

    Endives (Cichorium endivia L. var. crispum Lam.) and scarole (Cichorium endivia L. var. latifolium Lam.).

    Spinach

    Spinacia oleracea L.

    Asparagus

    Asparagus officinalis L.

    Chicory

    Varieties of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) for salad and for processing of inulin or coffee.

    Artichokes

    Cynara scolymus L.

    Other leafy or stalked vegetables n.e.c.

    Other leafy and stalked vegetables not elsewhere classified.

    Vegetables cultivated for fruit (including melons)

    All vegetables cultivated for fruit: tomatoes, cucumbers, gherkins, eggplants, courgettes and marrows, gourds and pumpkins, musk- and watermelons, peppers (Capsicum spp.) and other vegetables cultivated for fruit.

    Tomatoes

    All tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicon L. Syn. Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) H. Karst. Syn. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.).

    Cucumbers & gherkins

    Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L.), including the specific cultivars generally used for pickled cucumber (gherkins). West Indian burr gherkins and gherkins (Cucumis anguria L.) are included.

    Eggplants

    Solanum melongena L.

    Courgettes and marrows

    Varieties of courgettes and marrows (Cucurbita pepo L. ssp. Pepo).

    Gourds and pumpkins

    Varieties of gourds (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) and pumpkins (Curcubita maxima spp.) intended for human consumption.

    Muskmelons

    Cucumis melo L.

    Watermelons

    Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai.

    Peppers (capsicum)

    All bell (sweet) peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) and chili peppers (Capsicum frutescens L.).

    Other vegetables cultivated for fruit n.e.c.

    Other vegetables cultivated for fruit for human consumption, not elsewhere classified.

    Root, tuber and bulb vegetables

    All root, tuber and bulb vegetables: carrots, onions, shallots, beetroot, celeriac, radishes, garlic and other root, tuber and bulb vegetables.

    Carrots

    Daucus carota L. ssp. Sativus (Hoffm.) Hayk.

    Onions and shallots

    Common onion (Allium cepa L.), broadleaf wild leek (Allium ampeloprasum L.), bunching onion (Allium fistulosum L.) and shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) and other species of the Allium family grown for similar qualities.

    Beetroot

    Beta vulgaris L. Var. Conditiva Alef.

    Celeriac

    Apium graveolens L. var. Rapaceum.

    Radishes

    All radishes (Raphanus sativus L.), which are harvested and used as vegetables.

    Garlic

    Allium sativum L.

    Other root, tuber and bulb vegetables n.e.c

    Root, tuber and bulb vegetables for human consumption, not elsewhere classified.

    Fresh pulses

    All fresh pulses, such as peas, beans and other fresh pulses for human consumption.

    Fresh peas

    All peas (Pisum sativum L. (partim)) harvested fresh for human consumption.

    Fresh beans

    Common beans and runner beans (Phaseolus spp.) and mungo beans, cowpeas and black gram beans (Vigna spp.) harvested fresh for human consumption.

    Other fresh pulses n.e.c.

    Fresh pulses for human consumption not elsewhere classified.

    Other fresh vegetables n.e.c.

    All other fresh vegetables for human consumption not elsewhere classified.

    Strawberries

    Fragaria spp.

    Flowers and ornamental plants (excluding nurseries)

    All flowers and ornamental plants intended to be sold as cut flowers, as potted, bedding and balcony flowers and plants and as bulb and corm flowers and other ornamental plants.

    Cultivated mushrooms

    Cultivated mushrooms grown in buildings, which have been specially erected or adapted for that purpose, as well as in underground premises, caves and cellars.

    Champignons

    Table mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus L.).

    Other cultivated mushrooms n.e.c.

    Other cultivated mushrooms not elsewhere classified.

    Permanent crops

    All fruit trees, all citrus fruit trees, all nut trees, all berry plantations, all vineyards, all olive trees and all other permanent crops used for human consumption (e.g. tea, coffee or carobs) and for other purposes (e.g. nurseries, Christmas trees or plants for plaiting and weaving such as rattan or bamboo).

    Permanent crops for human consumption

    All fruit trees, all citrus fruit trees, all nut trees, all berry plantations, all vineyards, all olive trees and all other permanent crops used for human consumption (e.g. tea, coffee or carobs).

    Fruits, berries and nuts (excluding citrus fruits, grapes and strawberries)

    Orchards of pome fruits, stone fruits, berries, nuts and fruits from tropical and subtropical climate zones.

    Fruits from temperate climate zones

    Orchards of pome fruits, stone fruits, berries and nuts, excluding fruits from tropical and subtropical climate zones.

    Pome fruits

    All pome fruits such as apples (Malus spp.), pears (Pyrus spp.), quinces (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) or medlars (Mespilus germanica, L.)

    Apples

    Malus pumila Miller syn. Malus domestica (Borkh.) Borkh.

    Pears

    Pyrus communis L.

    Other pome fruits n.e.c.

    Pome fruits not elsewhere classified.

    Stone fruits

    Stone fruits, such as peaches and nectarines (Prunus persica (L.) Batch), apricots (Prunus armeniaca L. and others), sweet and sour cherries (Prunus avium L., P. cerasus), plums (Prunus domestica L. and others) and other stone fruits not elsewhere classified such as. blackthorn/sloe (Prunus spinosa L.) or loquats/Japanese medlar (Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl.).

    Peaches

    Prunus persica (L.) Batch.

    Nectarines

    Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. Var. Nucipersica.

    Apricots

    Prunus armeniaca L.

    Cherries

    Sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) and sour cherries (Prunus cerasus L.)

    Sweet cherries

    Prunus avium L.

    Sour cherries

    Prunus cerasus L.

    Plums

    Prunus domestica L.

    Other stone fruits n.e.c.

    Stone fruits not elsewhere classified.

    Fruits from subtropical and tropical climate zones

    All fruits from subtropical and tropical climate zones such as figs (Ficus carica L.), kiwis (Actinidia chinensis Planch.), avocados (Persea americana Mill.) and bananas (Musa spp.).

    Figs

    Ficus carica L.

    Kiwis

    Actinidia chinensis Planch.

    Avocados

    Persea americana Mill.

    Bananas

    Musa spp.

    Other fruits from subtropical and tropical climate zones n.e.c.

    Fruits from subtropical and tropical climate zones not elsewhere classified

    Berries (excluding strawberries)

    All cultivated berries such as blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum L.), redcurrants (Ribes rubrum L.), raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).

    Blackcurrants

    Ribes nigrum L.

    Red currants

    Ribes rubrum L., including also the white variant.

    Raspberries

    Rubus idaeus L.

    Blueberries

    Vaccinium corymbosum L.

    Other berries n.e.c.

    Berries not elsewhere classified.

    Nuts

    All nut trees: walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, chestnuts and other nuts.

    Walnuts

    Juglans regia L.

    Hazelnuts

    Corylus avellana L.

    Almonds

    Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb.

    Chestnuts

    Castanea sativa Mill.

    Other nuts n.e.c.

    Nuts not elsewhere classified.

    Citrus fruits

    Citrus fruits (Citrus spp.): oranges, small citrus fruits, lemons, limes, pomelos, grapefruits and other citrus fruits.

    Oranges

    Oranges, including navel, white and blood varieties (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) and Bitter Oranges (Citrus aurantium L.).

    Small citrus fruit

    All small citrus fruits.

    Clementines

    Citrus x clementina. 

    Satsumas

    Citrus unshiu var. owari, clausellina, planellina, etc.

    Other small citrus fruits and mandarin hybrids n.e.c.

    All other small citrus fruits not elsewhere classified.

    Lemons and acid limes

    Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f., C. jambhiri Lush., C. meyeri Yu. Tanaka, C. pseudolimon Tanaka or hybrids with one of these as parent.

    Pomelos and grapefruits

    Pomelos (Citrus maxima (Merr., Burm. F.)) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi (Macfad.)).

    Other citrus fruits n.e.c.

    Citrus fruit not elsewhere classified.

    Grapes

    Vitis vinifera L., used for all purposes.

    Grapes for wines

    Grape varieties normally grown for the production of juice, must and/or wine.

    Grapes for wines with protected designation of origin (PDO)

    Grape varieties normally grown for the production of wines with a protected designation of origin which comply with the requirements of (i) Council Regulation (EC) No 491/2009 or, where applicable, the most recent legislation and (ii) the corresponding national rules.

    Grapes for wines with protected geographical indication (PGI)

    Grape varieties normally grown for the production of wines with a protected geographical indication which comply with the requirements of (i) Regulation (EC) No 491/2009 or, where applicable, the most recent legislation and (ii) the corresponding national rules.

    Grapes for other wines n.e.c. (without PDO/PGI)

    Grape varieties normally grown for the production of wines other than PDO and PGI wines.

    Grapes for table use

    Grape varieties normally grown for the production of fresh grapes.

    Grapes for raisins

    Grape varieties normally grown for the production of raisins.

    Grapes for other purposes n.e.c.

    Grape varieties for other purposes not elsewhere classified (not for wine, juice, must, table use or raisins).

    Olives

    Olive trees (Olea europaea L.) grown for the production of olives.

    Olives for table use

    Olive trees for the production of table olives.

    Olives for oil

    Olive trees for the production of olive oil.

    Other permanent crops for human consumption n.e.c.

    Permanent crops for human consumption not elsewhere classified.

    Nurseries

    Areas where young ligneous (woody) plants are grown in the open air for subsequent transplantation.

    Other permanent crops

    Permanent crops not elsewhere classified, plaiting and weaving plants (normally harvested every year) and trees planted as Christmas trees on the utilised agricultural area.

    Crop balances

    First level products

    Products resulting from a first processing of an unprocessed (raw) crop product in its initial stage, such as flour.

    Losses and wastage on agricultural holdings

    Losses that occur after the harvest, i.e. in storage or when preparing for sale, e.g. sorting.

    Imports intra-EU

    The volume of intra-EU imports of the crop products.

    Imports extra-EU

    The volume of extra-EU imports of the crop products.

    Opening stock

    All crop products (cereals and oilseeds in grain equivalent) available on the farm or on the market at the beginning of the crop marketing year (1 July year N).

    Closing stock

    All crop products (cereals and oilseeds in grain equivalent) available in the stock at the end of the crop marketing year (30 June year N+1) which is equal to the opening stock of the next reference period.

    Domestic uses

    The total of all possible uses of crop products (excluding exports and final stock) in the reference area during the reference period.

    Domestic uses - human consumption

    Quantities of raw or processed crop products used for human consumption on the reference area and on the reference period, excluding quantities of oilseeds used for crushing for oils for human consumption.

    Domestic uses – industrial use

    The quantity of crop products used by the industry to produce industrial products other than those intended for human consumption, excluding quantities of oilseeds used for crushing for oils for human consumption.

    Domestic uses – industrial bioethanol, other biofuel or biogas use

    Quantities of crop products used by the industry to produce bioethanol or other biofuels or biogas.

    Domestic uses – used whole for animal feed

    Quantities of crop products (raw or processed) used for direct animal feed on the farm or by the feedingstuff industry, excluding byproducts from other industrial processes (e.g. oilseed cakes).

    Domestic uses – seeds

    Quantities of seeds used for sowing during the next production cycle.

    Domestic uses – losses

    Losses which occur during the use of crop products for human consumption, industrial use, animal feed and seeds.

    Domestic uses – crushing

    The quantities of oilseeds used for crushing (processing) in order to produce vegetable oils and cakes.

    Crushing for oils – human consumption

    The quantities of oilseeds used for crushing (processing) in order to produce vegetable oils for human consumption, excluding quantities used for human consumption without crushing.

    Crushing for oils - biofuels

    The quantities of oilseeds used for crushing (processing) in order to produce vegetable oils for industrial uses for biofuels.

    Crushing for oils – other industrial use

    The quantities of oilseeds used for crushing (processing) in order to produce vegetable oils for industrial uses other than for biofuels.

    Exports intra-EU

    The volume of intra-EU exports of the crop products.

    Exports extra-EU

    The volume of extra-EU exports of the crop products.

    Grasslands and grazing

    Grasslands

    Agricultural areas covered by predominantly grass plants, to grow herbaceous fodder, forage or energy purpose crops, regardless of age.

    Managed permanent grassland

    Permanent grassland which is regularly (not necessarily annually) managed by reseeding, irrigated, fertilised, or treated with plant protection products as part of the farm long term management plans, including areas no longer used for production purposes and eligible for the payment of subsidies.

    Fertilized permanent grassland

    Managed permanent grassland which is regularly (not necessarily annually) fertilized with inorganic or organic fertilizers other than droppings of grazing livestock as part of the farm long term management plans.

    Trees – shrubs cover (on grassland)

    Grassland areas with a plant cover that consists of plant species with woody stems (trees and shrubs) excluding agroforestry areas and areas where agricultural and forestry activities take place in parallel (e.g. montado and dehesas).

    Managed agro-forestry areas (on grassland)

    Agroforestry is a particular type of land-use system and technology where woody perennials (trees, shrubs, etc.) are deliberately used on the same land management unit with agricultural crops and/or animals. Only agroforestry areas on grasslands are considered. Presence of trees and shrubs not belonging to an agroforestry system are excluded.

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