Statistics New Zealand, Tatauranga Aotearoa

Farming is the basis of the New Zealand economy. Statistics New Zealand is conducting a survey of livestock, arable farming and forestry. Results from the 2016 Agricultural Production Survey will provide up-to-date information on this important industry. Statistics produced will be used for planning and decision-making by both the private and public sectors.

The information you provide is protected by the strict confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act 1975. Provisional results will be released in 2016 and statistical information will be posted on the Statistics NZ website, www.stats.govt.nz.

Your assistance will make this survey a success. If you need help with completing the survey, need extra questionnaires, or consider you are no longer involved in farming or forestry, please contact us at ag@stats.govt.nz or call our Survey Help Desk: 0800 333 104.

The questionnaire includes the instructions you need to help complete it. These guide notes contain further information that will help you answer the questions in the survey. Please read the sections that are relevant to your farm.