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Agriculture facts and figures: 2018
Summary indicators concerning aggregate output, inputs and incomes as well as results from the agricultural census and surveys.
Part of
Sheep sector
| 2007 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breeding ewes (’000) | 2,920 | 2,588 | 2,618 | 2,661 |
| Number of holdings with breeding ewes | 13,629 | 12,661 | 12,685 | 12,799 |
| Average no. of breeding ewes per holding | 214 | 204 | 206 | 208 |
| Sheep output (’000) (1) | 2,717 | 2,350 | 2,461 | 2,462 |
(1) Headage; includes all lamb slaughter, and store sales outwith Scotland