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other inputs, etc). These factors are less distorting if comparative values are collected
for consecutive years. Data for energy use in agriculture are
not considered to be very
reliable at the present time. Special surveys could generate sound data but would be
expensive and might not be a priority for statistical agencies.
(d) Alternative Definitions/Indicators: An alternative indicator is energy use per
unit of agricultural output. While data
for production are available, it is problematic to
find data on energy use disaggregated for specific forms of agricultural activity. The
indicator includes combustible renewables and waste (CRW) but not such non-
commercial energy inputs as human and animal power.
Human power quantification
methodologies might need to be further elaborated.
ASSESSMENT OF DATA
(a) Data Needed to Compile the Indicator:
• Total final energy use by the agricultural sector.
• Electricity consumption by the agricultural sector.
• Value added of the agricultural sector.
(b) National and International Data Availability and Sources: Some data are
available
for most countries, although reliable and comprehensive statistics to enable
time-series analysis are elusive. Agriculture value-added data are compiled by the
World Bank. Agricultural production figures are available from agriculture ministries.
The FAO has processed and compiled considerable data on
agricultural sector outputs
in physical terms. The United Nations compiles value added at the two- and three-
digit level in the agricultural sector. The energy balances of the International Energy
Agency (IEA) include energy use in agriculture. Energy
balances are prepared by
energy ministries or other competent national authorities. Regional data are available
from regional organizations such as the Organización Latinoamericana de Energía
(OLADE).
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