What Is Farm Records _ What Is Farm Accounts | J S 3: Lesion Note
1. Farm Records
Farm records are the written information kept about all farm activities and operations over a period of time.
Examples of Farm Records:
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Farm diary (daily activities)
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Labour records (workers and wages)
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Production records (quantity of crops or livestock produced)
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Sales records
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Purchase records
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Inventory records (tools, equipment, animals)
Importance of Farm Records:
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Helps the farmer remember past activities
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Aids in planning future farm operations
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Helps to know which enterprise is profitable
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Useful for getting loans from banks
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Helps in decision-making and farm evaluation
2. Farm Accounts
Farm accounts are the financial records that show the income, expenses, profit, or loss of the farm.
Examples of Farm Accounts:
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Cash book
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Profit and Loss Account
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Balance Sheet
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Trading Account
Importance of Farm Accounts:
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Shows whether the farm is making a profit or a loss
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Helps in financial planning and budgeting
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Assists in tax assessment
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Helps farmers control costs
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Attracts investors and credit facilities
Difference Between Farm Records and Farm Accounts
| Farm Records | Farm Accounts |
|---|---|
| Covers all farm activities | Covers only financial matters |
| Includes production and labour | Includes income and expenditure |
| Can be qualitative or quantitative | Always quantitative (money-related) |
Simple Summary for Students:
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Farm Records = What happens on the farm
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Farm Accounts = Money matters of the farm






