BPS has conducted Agricultural Census for 5 (Five) Times: 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993, and 2003. In 2013, BPS will conduct 10-year cycle of activity Agricultural Census.

Agricultural Census results are used for planning, policy implementation, and programs of development evaluation in ministries and relevant institutions (Agriculture, Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Forestry, and Bappenas), universities, and international institutions.

Data coverage in Agricultural Census 2013 (ST2013) are based on some recommendation from FAO.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

Year	Activities
2010	Preparation: Forming of Net Work Planning (NWP) and Budget
2011	Try Out (questionnaire, methodology, and field organization) Initial Rehearsal
2012	Final Rehearsal Quality Monitoring Pilot PES (Post Enumeration Survey) Pilot Updating of Agriculture Establishment Directory
2013	Listing of Agriculture Household Listing of Agriculture Establishment Early Report of Listing Results Interview of Agriculture Household Income (SPP)
2014	Analysis and Dissemination of Listing and SPP Results Interview of Agriculture Household Sub Sector (Sample)
2015	Analysis and Dissemination of Sub Sector Results