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Agriculture facts and figures: 2019
Summary booklet of agricultural statistics produced by RESAS (Scottish Government).
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Sheep sector
| 2008 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breeding ewes ('000) | 2,779 | 2,618 | 2,661 | 2,555 |
| Number of holdings with breeding ewes | 13,158 | 12,685 | 12,799 | 12,738 |
| Average no. of breeding ewes per holding | 211 | 206 | 208 | 201 |
| Sheep output ('000)(1) | 2,836 | 2,461 | 2,703 | 2,411 |
(1) Headage; includes all lamb slaughter, and store sales outwith Scotland
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