The survey on arable land and crop production including grassland is carried out every year. The main source for arable land is the yearly data of Agrarmarkt Austria – IACS funding applications, whereas grassland area is taken out of the most recent data of the Farm Structure Survey. Per hectare yields or production amounts stem from different sources, their main are: Agrarmarkt Austria – yield survey, reports of voluntary harvest reporters and agricultural chambers as well as production data of producer organisations and other institutions.
First production-forecasts for arable land are published already in June, the final results normally are available in December of the actual year.