Agriculture: greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen use
Collection of Scottish agriculture greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen use publications.
Introduction
Greenhouse gas emission and intensity estimates for the Scottish agriculture sector, agricultural subsectors and for average Scottish farms by farm type and enterprise. Nitrogen use estimates for average Scottish farms by farm type.
The latest edition of this publication incorporates all revisions and methodology improvements applied up to the date of publication.
Notice
Following a review of statistical outputs we have decided to discontinue this publication. The 2024/25 results (published in June 2026) will be the final publication in the series.
Total greenhouse gas emissions for the agricultural sector will continue to be published as part of the annual Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics. As in previous years, these statistics include accompanying tables that provide a detailed breakdown of emissions (overall and by gas type) from agriculture and other sectors.
Analysis of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by agricultural subsector (e.g. suckler beef, arable, dairy) – which aligns more closely with agricultural activity - will continue to be published by the Scottish Government and we are looking at how to do so in a more efficient way that continues to meet user needs.
Farm-level nitrogen use analysis will continue to be published by the Scottish Government. These statistics will be included in the Farm Business Income: annual estimates publication from April 2027.
As previously announced, farm-level carbon emission results will no longer be published.
Explore Agricultural Statistics
A variety of Scottish agricultural statistics and data visualisations can be explored in the RESAS Agricultural Statistics Hub.
Scottish agriculture greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen use
Previous publications
These publications are superseded by the latest Scottish agriculture greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen use publication.
Ad hoc analysis
Ad hoc data and analysis from the Scottish Farm Business Survey.