What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0122 categorises Australian businesses engaged in growing vegetable crops within controlled environments, typically using protective structures or soilless cultivation methods. This classification applies to operations where vegetables are cultivated "under cover," meaning in environments like greenhouses, glasshouses, shade houses, cold frames, or cloth houses that modify natural growing conditions. The class specifically includes hydroponic systems, where plants are grown in nutrient-rich water solutions without soil.
This controlled environment agriculture allows for year-round production, protection from pests and extreme weather, and potentially higher yields compared to traditional outdoor farming. Businesses in this class typically focus on high-value, short-cycle vegetable crops that benefit from precise environmental control. Common examples include a hydroponic tomato farm in Queensland operating in climate-controlled glasshouses, a Victorian enterprise growing lettuce and herbs in vertical farming racks inside warehouses, or a Western Australian business specialising in cucumber production using automated greenhouse systems.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 0122 typically engage in one or more of these specific activities:
- Cultivating capsicums (bell peppers) in greenhouse environments
- Growing cucumbers using protected structures like glasshouses
- Producing culinary herbs in controlled indoor conditions
- Growing lettuce varieties in hydroponic or protected systems
- Cultivating sprouts (such as bean sprouts) in controlled environments
- Growing tomatoes under cover, often using trellising systems
- Growing other vegetables not elsewhere classified using protected cultivation methods
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class has specific exclusions that fall under other ANZSIC classifications:
Mushroom cultivation is excluded from this class and is classified separately under ANZSIC 0121: Mushroom Growing. This distinction is made because mushroom farming involves different growing mediums and techniques compared to vegetable production.
Traditional outdoor vegetable farming conducted in open fields without protective structures is classified under ANZSIC 0123: Vegetable Growing (Outdoors). The key distinction is the use of protective covering or controlled environments.
Post-harvest processing activities such as freezing, dehydrating, or canning vegetables are excluded and fall under ANZSIC 1140: Fruit and Vegetable Processing, which covers manufacturing activities rather than agricultural production.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register (ABR), selecting the correct ANZSIC classification is important for accurate statistical reporting and potential eligibility for industry-specific programs. Businesses in this class would typically use code 0122 for ABN registration and Business Activity Statements (BAS).
For workers' compensation insurance, this classification may fall under different premium rates compared to outdoor agriculture due to different risk profiles associated with controlled environment operations. Check with your state's workers' compensation authority for specific classification details.
This classification may be relevant for certain agricultural grants or support programs targeted at innovative farming methods. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) and state agriculture departments may use this classification for industry data collection and policy development.
The equivalent Business Industry Code (BIC) for statistical purposes is 1220, which aligns with this ANZSIC classification for national accounting and economic analysis.