Farm incomes are an important barometer of progress and, in that context, the subject of ongoing monitoring and analysis by the CSO, Teagasc, the European Commission and the Department. It is estimated that average income per person employed in agriculture increased by 15% in 2001 and 12% in 2000. The national farm survey published recently by Teagasc shows average family farm income increased by 17% in 2001 to over €15,800. This was in addition to a 22% increase in 2000. In considering the income situation it has also to be borne in mind that 64% of all farm households also have a source of off-farm income.