What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0123 classifies Australian businesses primarily engaged in growing vegetable crops outdoors in open fields. This includes operations that cultivate vegetables, fresh herbs, melons, and tomatoes in traditional agricultural settings without permanent protective coverings. The classification applies to commercial-scale production rather than home gardening.
Typical businesses in this category include family-owned potato farms in Tasmania, large-scale carrot and onion operations in Victoria's market garden regions, commercial melon farms in Queensland, outdoor herb growers supplying fresh produce markets, and sweetcorn producers supplying both fresh and processing markets. These operations typically involve soil preparation, planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities conducted in open fields.
This classification is used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for data collection, by government agencies for policy development, and by businesses themselves when registering for ABNs and complying with industry-specific reporting requirements.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class primarily engage in:
- Growing asparagus in open fields
- Producing beans outdoors (excluding dry field beans or soybeans)
- Cultivating carrots in open ground
- Growing garlic in outdoor fields
- Producing fresh herbs in open air conditions
- Growing kumara (sweet potato) outdoors
- Cultivating melons in open fields
- Producing onions in outdoor conditions
- Growing peas outdoors (excluding dry field peas)
- Cultivating potatoes in open fields
- Growing sugar beet outdoors
- Producing sweetcorn in open fields
- Growing tomatoes outdoors
- Cultivating truffles in open environments
- Growing vegetable seeds outdoors
- Other outdoor vegetable growing not elsewhere classified
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes certain agricultural activities that have separate ANZSIC classifications:
Mushroom growing operations are classified under ANZSIC 0121 Mushroom Growing, as they typically occur in controlled indoor environments rather than open fields.
Vegetable growing under cover, including greenhouse production and hydroponic systems, falls under ANZSIC 0122 Vegetable Growing (Under Cover) due to the different growing methods and structures involved.
The growing of dry field peas, beans or soybeans is classified under ANZSIC 0149 Other Grain Growing as these are typically considered grain crops rather than fresh vegetables.
Practical guidance
When registering for an ABN, outdoor vegetable growers should select ANZSIC class 0123 to accurately describe their primary business activity. This classification helps government agencies understand your operation for statistical purposes and may affect your eligibility for certain agricultural grants or programs.
For tax purposes, businesses in this class typically report income under the primary production rules and may be eligible for specific deductions related to farming activities. You should maintain records of planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities to support your tax filings.
Workers compensation insurance premiums for outdoor vegetable growing are typically calculated based on the agricultural industry classification. Ensure you provide your correct ANZSIC code to your insurer to avoid incorrect premium calculations. The corresponding BIC code for workers compensation purposes is 1230.
When applying for agricultural grants or participating in industry surveys, you may be asked to provide your ANZSIC classification to verify your eligibility and ensure accurate industry data collection.