The publication “Agriculture in łódzkie voivodship in 2018” is the next edition of the annual study in the field of agriculture statistics. The source of statistical data contained in this study are the generalized results of representative surveys on individual farms, estimations and evaluations of experts, as well as statistical reporting from the scope of production and procurement of agricultural products. Additionally to illustrate the price dynamics of agricultural products received by farmers at market-places, data from monthly price quotations conducted by statistical interviewers was used.
The publication consists of: synthesis, analytical part and a set of tables, in which the production results of agriculture in 2018 were presented, detailing the data for individual farms.
The elements of the study contain data divided into thematic blocks:
- characteristics of production factors,
- land use and sown area,
- crop production,
- animal production,
- procurement and prices of agricultural products.
To illustrate the changes in agricultural production in the region, data is presented on the background of the previous year and average values for 2011-2015.
In addition, the study includes methodological notes, containing basic definitions and agricultural statistics’ phrases as well as the rules of data aggregation. The terminology adopted in the study, applied classifications and grouping of data allow their use for comparison with national data and other voivodships.