1377.0 - Measures of a Knowledge-based Economy and Society, Australia, 2003
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CHARACTERISTIC: BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT USE OF ICT FARM USE OF COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET (a)
Source: ABS Use of Information Technology on Farms, Australia, June 2003 (cat. no. 8150.0). There was a strong relationship between the proportion of farms using a computer and/or the Internet for business operations and farm size, with larger farms more likely to use one or both of these technologies. FARM USE OF COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET, By farm size, June 2003 (a)
(b) Estimated value of agricultural operations. Source: ABS Use of Information Technology on Farms, Australia, June 2003 (cat. no. 8150.0). FARMS USING A COMPUTER OR THE INTERNET, BY FARM SIZE, JUNE 2003 (a) Source: ABS Use of Information Technology on Farms, Australia, June 2003 (cat. no. 8150.0). (a) Proportions are of all farms with an estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) of $5,000 or more in each EVAO category. STATISTICAL NOTES Data are from the 2002-03 ABS Agricultural Survey. The scope of the survey is establishments undertaking agricultural activity which have an estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) of $5,000 or more. For more information on the Agricultural Survey and the ICT component of the Survey, see the Explanatory notes of publication 8150.0 (these can be found at the end of the Main features). Farm size Farm size was determined by the estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO). Computer In the Agricultural Survey, a computer includes personal computers (PCs), laptops, notebooks, personal organisers etc. which can be plugged into larger computers. The computer activities had to be directly related to the farm's business operations. Internet A world-wide collection of computers which are linked together to form a repository of stored information and to provide a range of communication services. These services include, but are not limited to, the World Wide Web (WWW), email and extranet. Internet access In the Agricultural Survey, Internet access may be through a computer, set top box, games machine, mobile phone or other means. Internet use at locations other than the farm and Internet use not directly related to the farm's business operations, were excluded from the Agricultural Survey
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