Statistics

  • June Agricultural Census 2016 – Results

    16th November 2016 by

    The latest set of figures on farming in Scotland from the June Agricultural Census 2016, released by Scotland’s Chief Statistician on 25th October, shows a reduction in cereals but an increase in potatoes, sheep, pigs and poultry. There was also a reduction in the workforce, and in the area of secure tenancies. There was an...

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  • Scottish economy grows 0.4%

    12th October 2016 by

    Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth in Scotland. The latest Gross Domestic Product release, covering the period April to June 2016, shows that Scottish GDP grew by 0.4% compared to the previous three months. On an annual basis, compared to the second quarter of 2015, Scottish GDP grew...

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  • Bank Advances to Scottish Agriculture, 2016

    14th September 2016 by

    The National Statistics publication, ‘Bank Advances to Scottish Agriculture, 2016‘ was released by the Chief Statistician on Monday 12th September. A survey of the main banks and other lending institutions showed that, in the year to 31st of May 2016, outstanding loans rose by £177 million. Total outstanding loans to the agricultural sector amounted to £2.20 billion. Accounting for inflation, this was an...

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