Abstract

The aim of the presentation is to show the possibilities of carrying out agricultural statistical data collections and censuses in times of unexpected events (e.g. pandemic). The nature of the event itself is not really important, what is more important is the preparation and the existence of a plan B that can be implemented quickly. Also during these periods, it is important to have good quality and timely information for decision making. Agriculture is a particularly sensitive area, as investments and developments are linked to national and EU subsidies and they require the most detailed and up-to-date information for planning. Data providers and farmers need to be aware that without their data, good decisions cannot be made, and decisions are based on official statistics. Researching new methods and intensive use of new data sources are also essential in the field of agricultural statistics. Tools of Plan B can be using more administrative data, intensive communication, increasing the rate of online completion and, if necessary, rescheduling of data collections. Ideally, certain elements of Plan B could later become routine.