Agriculture and fisheries
The Farm Structure Survey begins in September
The Farm Structure Survey 2026 is conducted by Statistics Estonia from 1 September until 30 November. The survey provides a comprehensive overview of agriculture in Estonia. These data are required for developing agricultural policies. Agricultural holdings who are in the sample but have not answered online by 23 September will be contacted by Statistics Estonia’s interviewers by phone between 24 September and 30 November.
Sales of pesticides increased for the second year in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, 853.7 tonnes of pesticides by active substance were placed on the market in Estonia in 2025. This is a tenth more than the year before.
The sold quantity of farmed fish increased by a fourth in 2025
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, fish and crayfish farms sold 1,217 tonnes of commercial fish and crayfish for a total of 6.7 million euros. Compared with 2024, the sold quantity of fish farming production increased by a fourth and the sold quantity of fish roe remained at the same level.