The Farm Accountancy Data Network is a representative information system, which supports the Common Agricultural Policy (), it was created by the European Commission to analyse the income and management of farms.
The system provides the mandatory data reporting required by the EU through the voluntary data provision of farms engaged in agricultural activities, while also contributing to the preparation of national policy decisions. Farms can voluntarily join the system, committing to provide their management and accounting data twice a year.
A key advantage for data providers is that they receive extra points when applying for certain funding programs.
Who can be a data provider?
Data provision is available to any agricultural enterprise that exceeds the 8,000 EUR standard output (SO) threshold.
What are the agricultural core activities?
- Livestock breeding
- Arable
- Horticulture
- Viticulture
- Fruit production
If your enterprise is involved in other activities, such as trade or industry, please consult our experts to determine if you are eligible to provide data.
Online SO calculator – link
What happens to the data?
The collected data and the proposals based on them are used for planning and evaluating agricultural policy measures.