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Central de Reserva de El Salvador (BCR)

The logo represents the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador (BCR)
The logo also shows the Government of El Salvador

Agricultural Census of El Salvador 2025

The census includes a wide range of topics related to agricultural and fishing activities in El Salvador.
The census will focus on the agricultural production of El Salvador for the year 2025
Topics include identification of producers, basic grains, vegetables, annual, semi-permanent and permanent crops, fruits, coffee, nurseries, and forest areas and management.
The census will cover agricultural inputs, practices, machinery, and facilities.
The census will also cover fishing activities, technical assistance, incentives, subsidies, credits, agricultural employment, and income of employees.
It will also include the topic of commercialization channels.

Statistical Unit of the Agricultural Census (UPA)

An UPA is defined as an agricultural or livestock production economic unit under the same management
It encompasses all livestock raised on the premises and all land dedicated wholly or partly to agricultural or livestock purposes.
An UPA is independent of legal title, legal form structure or size.
The UPA is managed or operated by a single agricultural producer.
An UPA may comprise more than one agricultural or livestock parcels or sites; as long as all parcels or sites under a single management.

Producer typology

Commercial producers primarily focus on selling their products
Subsistence producers mainly use their products for their own consumption needs

Farm/Patio Production

This involves growing plants and raising animals in small areas next to the house, such as gardens or patios.
It's commonly done in rural and urban settings and is meant for self-consumption
It can be a source of additional supplemental income

Legal Form of Producers

Natural Person: Any natural person with rights and obligations towards society
Legal Person: Any company, business, corporation or entity that engages in economic activity

UPA Administration Modality

Individual Producer: An independent producer, not formally associated with cooperatives or agricultural businesses and companies.
Company or Corporation: A single entity controlling and managing production and/or fishing business
Government Entity: The entity refers to all entities that depend either directly or indirectly on a government (e.g. CENTA, ISTA, ENA, Prison Centres, among others.)
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO): Non-profitable organisations providing technical assistance and counselling in the fields of cooperatives and social development.
Production Cooperative: Cooperative of producers who work together to carry out agricultural production to obtain common benefit.
Commercial Cooperative (Non-Producer): Cooperative association of producers that deals with the commercialization of the production of their members.

Capital Structure

-Capital: All assets (products, resources, and investments) needed for agricultural, livestock, forestry, aquaculture and fishing production. -National Capital: Capital invested by local investors within El Salvador

Foreign Capital: Capital invested by investors residing outside of El Salvador

Economic activities

Primary economic activity: Main source of income or profit generation for a person or business.
Secondary economic activity: Complementary or supporting activity that contributes to additional income

Land tenure types in UPA

Own Land: Land legally owned by an individual or entity
Rented Land: Land leased or rented for a certain period; paid for monetarily or using produce
Freehold Land: Land occupied with no payment to the owner of the property
Other tenure types: Any other type of farm tenure, including shared or usurped plots

Area Usage

Cultivated/Sown Area
Area in Production
Planted Area
Area with Irrigation
Area with Seasonal Grazing
Area with Permanent Grazing
Area with Forests
Area for Aquaculture
Area in Rest or Fallow
Idle area
Land not suitable for agriculture

Agroforestry

In agroforestry, trees of forest species and other woody plants are planted in a planned manner in the same area of land used for agriculture and livestock.
The goal is to safeguard the soil, reduce pest attacks, and boost business prospects, as well as minimize the effects of climate change, like improving soil, preventing soil erosion, providing shade and food for livestock.

Reference Periods

The agricultural year extends from May 2023 to April 2024.
The calendar year extends from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
The census reference day for land tenure in the UPA is January 31, 2025.
Detailed timeframes exist for agricultural activities specific to coffee production.

Basic Grains

Sorgo or Maicillo: Primarily used for animal feed.
Rice Granza: The external husk of rice that remains after processing.
Beans: Primarily used for human consumption
Corn: Primarily used for human consumption

Hortalizas (Vegetables)

This list includes a range of vegetables commonly grown in El Salvador, encompassing various types.
Methods for sustainable production that use protected agriculture are highlighted to reduce reliance on harsh weather factors and pests

Protected Agriculture

This agricultural method protects crops from a range of environmental factors through enclosures with plastic coverings or nets.

Fertirrigation

This is a method that combines irrigation with the application of soluble fertilizers directly to the irrigation system.
This is a more efficient and consistent method of distributing the nutrients to the crops.

Annual, Semi-permanent and Permanent Crops

Annual Crops: These crops have a short growing season and are typically planted and harvested within a single year.
Semi-permanent Crops: These crops have a medium growing season (2-5 years or more) and tend to require replacement after a time.
Permanent Crops: These crops have a long growing season and can produce for many years without needing to be replanted.

Fruit Trees (Frutales)

This section lists the typical fruit trees grown in El Salvador, noting their long lifespan.

Coffee

This crop is categorized according to its elevation, including Strict High Altitude, Medium Altitude, and Bajío (low altitude) coffee crops.
Various producer types are outlined that work in the coffee industry in El Salvador, such as solo producers, pergamino producers, and beneficiator exporters, among others.
There are various challenges that can prevent or lessen productivity, with these challenges being analyzed.

Livestock (Pecuaria)

This section lists various types of livestock including cattle (bovine), pigs (porcine), poultry (avícola), goats, sheep (caprina/ovina) and aquaculture (for fish or other sea creatures).
A variety of terms, including their different stages and types, is outlined (e.g. cattle: calves, heifers, cows in milk, dry cows, bulls, oxen, including production goals for each classification.) The same process is followed for other types of livestock as well.
This segment details the various aspects of mortality including accidental deaths, illnesses, natural disasters.
Several practices are detailed regarding livestock management, including genetic improvements, identification and recording of livestock and the use of medicine to reduce and control the spread of infection.
Rearing and treatment of animals is also covered.
Treatment of waste to regenerate and protect the soil

Apiculture

This segment outlines the methods, tools, and procedures for effective beekeeping.
Specific practices are articulated for improving genetic quality, controlling pests, and feeding practices, as well as methods of tracking and recording production.

Aquaculture

The section includes species commonly raised, water sources, aquaculture infrastructure, and related practices
This segment also includes different practices needed to manage and control the development of aquaculture operations.

Post-harvest Practices (Pesca, Fish)

The section covers how fish are handled and processed after harvesting to ensure quality, extend shelf life, or for different applications (e.g. exports, local sales, products for other purposes, preparations.)
This segment also touches upon the use of equipment in various aspects of fishing and processing.
Types of vessels used for harvesting and transport are also noted. Methods of handling fish and products are also noted.

Channels of Comercialization

This segment lists various ways that agricultural products (and the products of fisheries) can be marketed or sold.

Other Agricultural and Livestock Installations

This segment covers other facilities used for the storage of equipment, inputs, or products (e.g., buildings, housing, etc), noting their purpose and use.