What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0113 specifically classifies businesses primarily engaged in growing turf for transplanting purposes. This classification captures operations that cultivate grass varieties in ground beds specifically for harvesting and resale, typically as rolled or slab turf ready for installation. In Australia, this includes turf farms that supply landscaping projects, sports facilities, golf courses, and residential lawn installations.
Typical operations in this class include businesses that specialize in growing drought-resistant turf varieties for Australian conditions, farms producing turf for sporting ovals and recreational facilities, and operations supplying instant lawn products to landscapers and garden centers. The classification applies regardless of whether the turf is grown using traditional methods or more advanced hydroponic systems, provided the primary activity remains turf cultivation for transplanting.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class primarily engage in:
- Growing turf grass in prepared beds for harvesting and transplanting
- Cultivating specialized turf varieties for specific applications (sports, landscaping, residential)
- Harvesting turf using specialized equipment that cuts and rolls the grass with root systems intact
- Preparing and packaging turf products for distribution and installation
- Maintaining turf cultivation areas through irrigation, fertilization, and pest management
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes businesses whose primary activity is growing plants other than turf. Operations mainly engaged in growing ornamental plants, flowers, or trees in containers fall under ANZSIC 0111 (Nursery Production). Similarly, businesses primarily growing vegetables, fruits, or grains would be classified elsewhere in Division A (Agriculture).
Businesses that install turf as part of landscaping services but don't grow it themselves would typically be classified under construction or landscaping codes rather than this agricultural classification. The distinction is based on whether the primary revenue comes from growing the turf versus installing it.
Practical guidance
Businesses operating in turf growing should register for an ABN and typically report as primary producers for tax purposes. The corresponding Business Industry Code (BIC) for forms such as Business Activity Statements is 1130, which aligns with this ANZSIC classification.
Turf growers may be eligible for primary producer concessions and should maintain appropriate records of agricultural inputs and sales. Workers' compensation classifications vary by state but generally fall under agricultural categories. When applying for grants or industry assistance programs, businesses should use this classification to ensure accurate assessment of their agricultural activities.
Regular reporting to the Australian Bureau of Statistics may be required for larger operations, and businesses should ensure they accurately represent their primary activity when completing industry surveys or census forms.