Agri-Environment Indicators (AEIs) are essential tools for understanding the dynamic relationship between agriculture and the environment. They not only measure the environmental impact of agricultural activities but also highlight how ecosystems positively contribute to agricultural production and society.
This page provides a comprehensive list of AEIs across various themes monitored and reported by the CSO. These indicators capture key metrics related to the sustainability and environmental performance of agriculture, while also recognising the essential role of natural ecosystems in supporting agricultural productivity. For example, ecosystem services such as crop pollination by wild pollinators contribute significantly to crop yields.
Each indicator below provides direct access to relevant CSO statistical releases or to our open data portal, data.cso.ie (PxStat), ensuring transparency and accessibility.
| Indicator | Database | Statistical Release | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Farmland Bird Indicator Change | GCA17 | Ecosystem Accounts - Grasslands and Croplands | Ecosystem Accounts - Grasslands and Croplands |
| Common Farmland Bird Index | GCA18 | Ecosystem Accounts - Grasslands and Croplands | Ecosystem Accounts - Grasslands and Croplands |
| Crop Yield Contribution from Wild Pollinators | EACP01 | Ecosystem Service Accounts - Crop Pollination | Ecosystem Service Accounts - Crop Pollination |
| Area of Pollinator-Dependent Crops Visited by Pollinator | EACP02 | Ecosystem Service Accounts - Crop Pollination | Ecosystem Service Accounts - Crop Pollination |
| Extent of Forests and Woodlands Ecosystems | FAW01 | Ecosystem Accounts - Forests and Woodlands | Ecosystem Accounts – Forests and Woodlands |
| Deadwood Volume | FAW06 | Ecosystem Accounts - Forests and Woodlands | Ecosystem Accounts – Forests and Woodlands |
| Tree Cover Density | FAW07 | Ecosystem Accounts - Forests and Woodlands | Ecosystem Accounts – Forests and Woodlands |
| Indicator | Database | Statistical Release | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | EAA17 | Environmental Accounts Air Emissions | Air Emissions |
| Air Pollution Emissions | EAA19 | Environmental Accounts Air Emissions | Air Emissions |
| Carbon Stock in Forests and Woodlands | FAW09 | Ecosystem Accounts - Forests and Woodlands | Ecosystem Accounts – Forests and Woodlands |
| Indicator | Database | Statistical Release | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Holdings by Age of Holder | IFS02 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Agricultural Holdings by Farm Type | IFS05 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Agricultural Holdings by Region and Sex | IFS07 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Family Farms | IFS16 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Indicator | Database | Statistical Release | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area of Drainage | IFS37 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Area of Land Tilled | IFS38 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Soil Cover | IFS39 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Plant Protection Products | PPP01 | Plant Protection Products | Plant Protection Products |
| Harmonised Risk Indicator for Pesticides | PPP02 | Plant Protection Products | Plant Protection Products |
| Nutrient Content of Fertiliser Sales | PFSA01 | Fertiliser Sales | Fertiliser Sales |
| Lime Sales | PFSA04 | Fertiliser Sales | Fertiliser Sales |
| Fertiliser Sales | PFSA02 | Fertiliser Sales | Fertiliser Sales |
| Fertiliser Input Price Indices | AHA05 | Agricultural Price Indices | Agricultural Price Indices |
| Indicator | Database | Statistical Release | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership of Farm Machinery for Plant Protection Products | IFS31 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Renewable Energy Sources on Farms | IFS34 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Precision Farming | IFS36 | Farm Structure Survey | Farm Structure Survey |
| Indicator | Database | Statistical Release | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecosystem Condition Accounts for Rivers | EARLC06 | Ecosystem Condition Accounts – Rivers and Lakes | Ecosystem Accounts - Rivers and Lakes Condition |
| Ecosystem Condition Accounts for Lakes | EARLC10 | Ecosystem Condition Accounts – Rivers and Lakes | Ecosystem Accounts - Rivers and Lakes Condition |
| Ecological Status of River Water Bodies | EARLC14 | Ecosystem Condition Accounts – Rivers and Lakes | Ecosystem Accounts - Rivers and Lakes Condition |
| Ecological Status of Lake Water Bodies | EARLC16 | Ecosystem Condition Accounts – Rivers and Lakes | Ecosystem Accounts - Rivers and Lakes Condition |
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