China will start its second agricultural survey on Dec. 31, 2006, according to the National Bureau of Statistics here Thursday.

The survey will include mainly reports on how many people are engaged in the primary industry, the number of migrant workers, how the land is used, the environment of rural communities and village committee officials, investment of fixed assets in rural areas and the living quality of farmers.

The NBS said the survey is expected to give an accurate account of the total farmland acreage in China. The outcome of the survey will help the central government in macro-economic policies.

The first agriculture survey was conducted in 1997. According to the nation's new agenda and periodical arrangements, such survey should be conducted every 10 years as of 2006. The survey will be financed by the central government and local governments.

(Xinhua News Agency June 3, 2005)