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Find out about crop health issues affecting crops month by month
Beans
In 2007, 3,500 hectares of beans were grown in Scotland. With an average yield of 3.28 tonnes per hectare, total production was 11,500 tonnes.
(Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2007)
Grassland
Grassland is a major crop in Scotland. In 2004, there was 322,186 hectares in grass under five years and 902,000 hectares in grass for over 5 years. (The Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2005).
Peas
In 2007, 1,800 hectares of forage peas and 3,800 hectares of vining peas were grown in Scotland. With an average yield of 2.9 tonnes/hectare for forage peas and 3.87 tonnes/hectare for vining peas, Scottish production was 19,900 tonnes.
Source of statistics: The Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2008
Potatoes
Potatoes are an important crop for Scotland, and it has a reputation for producing good seed potatoes. The total value of the 2006 crop was £180.3 million
Swedes and Turnips
Swedes and turnips are a popular vegetable crop in Scotland and comprise an important component of the traditional dish of haggis, neeps and tatties.
Spring Barley
In 2007, 226,000 hectares of spring barley was grown in Scotland. With an average yield of 5.63 tonnes/hectare, Scottish production was 1,273,100 tonnes.
Source of statistics: The Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2008
Winter Barley
In 2007, 52,600 hectares of winter barley was grown in Scotland. With an average yield of 7.31 tonnes/hectare, Scottish production was 384,500 tonnes.
Source of statistics: The Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2008
Winter Oats
The main markets for oats are animal feed, but they are also the key ingredient in porridge.
Winter Oilseed Rape
In 2007, 36,300 hectares of oilseed rape was grown in Scotland. With an average yield of 3.77 tonnes/hectare, Scottish production was 137,100 tonnes.
Source of statistics: The Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2008
Winter Wheat
In 2007, 102,700 hectares of winter wheat was grown in Scotland. With an average yield of 8.10 tonnes/hectare, Scottish production was 832,100 tonnes. The value of the crop was £69 million.
Source of statistics: The Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2008