This information covers the harmonized meaning of definition and standardization for use in AFSIS project. 2. Time Scale
Time scale of this statistic will inform data in monthly and annual reports. The monthly reports show data by month, such as crop calendar. Other reports are annual reports, such as production, and economic information.
For annual reports, there are two possible time scales: crop year and calendar year. Crop year is the time period (generally the 12-month period) from one harvest to the next, varying according to the commodity and the country in which it is grown. Calendar year is the period of time from 1 January of any year through 31 December of the same year. Due to the difference of the crop year in each country, the crop year should be inconvenient to use for AFSIS project. Therefore, the better time scale for AFSIS project should be calendar year. 3. Definitions
The definitions have been collected from each country. Each paragraph describes the fundamental and acceptable meaning for each country.
3.1 Agricultural Statistics 3.1.1 Paddy
Paddy refers to paddy of any variety harvested within a calendar year, irrespective of time of planting. The term "paddy" which refers to the unhusked grain should always be differentiated from the term "rice", which refers to the milled grains.
3.1.2 Maize
Maize refers to all mature maize grain harvested within a calendar year, either for animal feed or for human consumption. This would exclude baby corn that is considered as vegetable.
3.1.3 Cassava
Cassava refers to the cassava crop harvested in the calendar year, irrespective of time of planting.
3.1.4 Sugarcane
Sugarcane refers to all production of sugarcane harvested in a calendar year, irrespective of time of planting.
