What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0151 specifically identifies businesses whose primary activity is growing sugar cane. This classification applies to agricultural operations engaged in the cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of sugar cane crops for commercial purposes. The Australian Bureau of Statistics uses this code to track industry data, while businesses use it for registration, reporting, and compliance purposes.
Typical operations in this class include preparing land for sugar cane planting, managing crop growth through irrigation and fertilisation, controlling pests and diseases specific to sugar cane, and harvesting the mature crop. Many sugar cane growers also handle initial processing such as crushing or transporting cane to mills, though extensive processing falls under different classifications.
Examples of businesses that would use ANZSIC 0151 include:
- Family-owned sugar cane farms in Far North Queensland
- Large commercial sugar cane plantations supplying major mills
- Contract growers producing sugar cane for export markets
- Operations managing both sugar cane cultivation and initial on-farm processing
- Agricultural enterprises specializing in sugar cane seed production
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 0151 primarily engage in:
- Cultivating sugar cane through planting, growing, and harvesting activities
- Managing sugar cane crops including irrigation, fertilisation, and pest control
- Harvesting sugar cane either mechanically or through manual methods
- Handling initial on-farm processing such as cane cutting and loading
- Maintaining sugar cane farming infrastructure including irrigation systems and access roads
Exclusions and nearby codes
ANZSIC 0151 specifically excludes operations where sugar cane growing is not the primary activity. Businesses that primarily process sugar cane into raw or refined sugar typically fall under ANZSIC class 1171 (Sugar Manufacturing). Operations engaged in agricultural support activities for sugar cane growing, such as contract harvesting services, would generally be classified under ANZSIC division M (Professional, Scientific and Technical Services) in appropriate support service classes.
Related classifications include ANZSIC 0159 (Other Fruit and Tree Nut Growing) for other agricultural cropping activities, and ANZSIC 0160 (Nursery and Floriculture Production) for plant propagation operations. The corresponding BIC code 1510 (Sugar Cane Growing) is used for workers' compensation insurance classifications across Australian states and territories.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you'll typically select ANZSIC 0151 if sugar cane growing represents your main income-producing activity. This classification helps government agencies identify your industry for statistical purposes and may affect your eligibility for certain agricultural grants or industry assistance programs.
For tax purposes, the ATO uses your ANZSIC code to determine appropriate deductions and concessions available to agricultural businesses. Sugar cane growers should maintain records specific to farming operations, including details of crop cycles, input costs, and harvesting expenses. Your workers' compensation insurance will typically be classified under BIC 1510, which reflects the specific risks associated with sugar cane cultivation.
Businesses operating in this classification should check state-specific requirements for agricultural operations, particularly regarding water usage, environmental management, and workplace safety in farming operations. Industry organizations such as Canegrowers provide sector-specific guidance and support for sugar cane producers throughout Australia.