12th Census of Agriculture
Rio Verde (GO) receives second day of pilot test of the Census of Agriculture focusing on tests and interviews
May 12, 2026 11h36 AM | Last Updated: May 13, 2026 02h49 PM
Rio Verde (GO) received, this Tuesday (12), the second day of the 2nd pilot test of the 12th Census of Agriculture, Forestry and Aquaculture, conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The initiative is part of the set of tests that precedes the survey in the entire country and aims to evaluate, in real conditions, the instruments and procedures of the census operation.
The teams remain in the field and at the data collection stations testing questionnaires, digital systems and logistical strategies, which are essential to ensure the quality and comprehensiveness of the information that will be produced by the Census. Activities include everything from data collection planning to validating the applications used by enumerators.
During an interview given to the Boa Tarde Produtor program, on Rio Verde FM Radio, the superintendent of the IBGE in Goiás, Edson Vieira, highlighted the importance of this preparatory stage for the success of the national survey.
“When we carry out an operation like this, planning is essential. The Census needs to be carried out quickly and accurately because there is a reference period. That is why we carry out tests like this pilot test, to evaluate the questionnaire, logistics and data collection capacity in different contexts,” explained him.
According to him, the operation requires adaptation to different realities in the Brazilian territory.
“Each region has its specificities. Here in Goiás, we have a different dynamic, but in other parts of the country there are places that are difficult to access, where the enumerator needs to travel by boat or spend days in the field. Therefore, these tests are essential,” stated him.
Census is a complete portrait of agriculture
During the interview, Edson Vieira reinforced that the Census of Agricultural is the main tool for understanding the structure of the sector in Brazil.
“The Census is a complete picture of the Brazilian agriculture. It goes to all rural establishments and surveys not only what is produced, but how, where and by whom this production is carried out,” highlighted him.
He explained that, unlike the sample surveys carried out regularly by the IBGE, the Census allows for a more detailed level of information.
“We collect data on land use, workforce, technology, production organization. This allows us to understand the reality of the countryside in depth and guide public and private decisions,” told him.
New features expand the scope of the survey
Among the innovations of this edition, the inclusion of productive agri-food systems of traditional peoples and communities stands out. For the first time ever, these groups will be portrayed in detail, ensuring greater representation in national data.
Furthermore, the 12th Census should expand the investigation into contemporary topics, such as family succession, sustainability and the use of technology in the country.
“We will map the use of technologies such as drones, precision agriculture and software in production. This is fundamental to understanding the level of agricultural modernization and identifying inequalities in access,” explained the superintendent.
Another highlighted point is the strategic role of information for public policies and sector decisions.
“When we talk about rural credit, insurance, technical assistance, infrastructure or connectivity in the countryside, all of this depends on quality information. Without data, the producer does not appear on the decision radar,” stated him.
Confidentiality and trust are fundamental
Edson Vieira also highlighted the importance of producers' participation and guaranteed the confidentiality of the information collected.
“There is a law that guarantees that no individual information can be disclosed. The data is used exclusively for statistical purposes, never for inspection or taxation. This security is what sustains the entire national statistical system,” explained him.
Carrying out the tests in the municipality reinforces the region's prominent role in the national agribusiness scenario and contributes to the improvement of one of the main structural surveys in Brazil.
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