Sample survey of agriculture and forestry, 2009, final figures

Average investments in farm buildings per holding with investment in 2008 were approximately NOK 500 000. The percentage of holdings with investment increased from 12 per cent in 2005 to 14 per cent in 2008. Investments in machinery and tools for agriculture and horticulture constituted NOK 2.8 billion in 2008. About 31 per cent of the holdings invested in new or second-hand machinery and implements. Average investments per holding with investment in 2008 were NOK 185 000.

These figures are quite similar to the preliminary statistics .

The total consumption of electricity in agriculture fell from 1.14 billion kWh in 2005 to 1.11 billion kWh in 2008. The average consumption per holding increased from 24 000 kWh in 2005 to 26 000 kWh in 2008. The consumption of diesel per holding increased from 2 700 litres in 2005 to 3 000 litres in 2008. Energy consumption in greenhouses is not included.

Tables:

• Table 1 Holdings with investment in farm buildings. 1988, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2008
• Table 2 Investment in farm buildings. 1988, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2008. Fixed 2008-kroner
• Table 3 Holdings with investment in farm buildings, by type of farming. 2008
• Table 4 Maintenance of farm buildings. 2001, 2005 and 2008. Fixed 2008-kroner
• Table 5 Holdings with investment in machinery and implements for agriculture and horticulture. 1988, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2008
• Table 6 Investment in machinery and implements for agriculture and horticulture. 1988, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2008. Fixed 2008-kroner
• Table 7 Consumption of electricity in agriculture. Excl. Greenhouses. 2001, 2005 and 2008
• Table 8 Consumption of diesel in agriculture. 2001, 2005 and 2008