Sample survey of agriculture and forestry, 2006, final figures

Investments in farm buildings constituted NOK 2.53 billion in 2005. The corresponding figure in 2001 was NOK 1.26 billion. The amount for 2001 has been converted to fixed 2005 NOK using the consumer price index.

Investments in machinery and tools for agriculture and horticulture constituted NOK 2.54 billion in 2005. Average investments per holding with investments in 2005 were NOK 171 500.

These figures are quite similar to the preliminary statistics .

Higher energy consumption per holding

The total consumption of electricity in agriculture and horticulture fell from 1.22 billion kWh in 2001 to 1.14 billion kWh in 2005. The average consumption per holding increased by 2 000 kWh to 24 000 kWh from 2001 to 2005. The consumption of diesel per holding increased from 2 300 litres in 2001 to 2 700 litres per holding in 2005. The total consumption of diesel in agriculture and horticulture was 132 million litres.

Energy consumption in greenhouses is not included.

Tables:

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