Mixed farming

NACE v2.1 Code: A01.5

About mixed farming

NACE code 01.5, 'Mixed farming', encompasses a diverse range of agricultural activities that combine the production of crops and the rearing of livestock on the same farm. This integrated approach is a crucial component of the broader agricultural sector, contributing to food security, sustainable land use, and the preservation of rural livelihoods. Mixed farming operations play a vital role in the economy, providing a wide range of products and services that are essential for both domestic consumption and international trade.

Production process

The key production techniques in mixed farming involve the coordinated management of land, labor, and resources to cultivate a variety of crops and raise different types of livestock. Farmers often employ crop rotation, intercropping, and integrated pest management strategies to optimize land use and maintain soil fertility. Livestock production may include the rearing of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or poultry, with the manure from these animals used to fertilize the cropland. The integration of these complementary activities allows for the efficient utilization of resources and the diversification of agricultural output.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for mixed farming operations include land, water, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, animal feed, and specialized farming equipment and machinery. Farmers may also rely on labor, both skilled and unskilled, to carry out the various tasks involved in crop cultivation and livestock management. Access to financing, extension services, and transportation infrastructure are also crucial inputs that enable mixed farming enterprises to thrive.

Production outputs

The diverse nature of mixed farming results in a wide range of outputs, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, eggs, and other livestock-derived goods. These outputs can be consumed directly or processed further by other industries, such as 10.1 Food processing, 10.5 Dairy products, and 10.11 Processing and preserving of meat. The integration of crop and livestock production also generates valuable by-products, such as animal manure, which can be used as organic fertilizer to enhance soil fertility and support sustainable agricultural practices.

Revisions to 01.5

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 01.5. The most recent 1 version of this code (01.5) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 01.5.

Older versions

Family tree for mixed farming

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A'>A: AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01'>01: Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/5'>01.5: Mixed farming</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/1'>01.1: Growing of non-perennial crops</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/2'>01.2: Growing of perennial crops</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/3'>01.3: Plant propagation</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/4'>01.4: Animal production</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/6'>01.6: Support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/7'>01.7: Hunting, trapping and related service activities</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/01/50'>01.50: Mixed farming</a>"]


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