UK: NFU’s survey reveals Scotland’s harvest sees a wide range in yields and quality

Published 2024년 10월 14일

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Over 150 growers in Scotland responded to the NFU's annual survey, reporting significant impacts of the weather on crop yields. The survey data, which includes variables such as spring and winter barley, wheat, oats, oilseed rape, and rye, will be used by the Scottish government to generate early crop estimates. The growing season and harvest were described as the toughest in 30 years due to adverse weather conditions, with notable variability in yields and quality. Despite challenges such as moist grain and reduced market prices, the NFU is advocating for increased confidence in the sector and fair returns for farmers.

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Responses to the survey, from around the country, highlight the impact the weather has had on Scottish crops. Initially, more than 150 growers responded to the NFU’s 31st consecutive annual survey. The information on yields has been sent to the Scottish government. They then use the data alongside data from other stakeholders to produce early crop estimates for Scotland. The average yields so far recorded by respondents to the NFUS harvest survey were; Spring barley, 6.29 tonnes per hectare (t/ha); Winter barley, 7.26 t/ha; Winter wheat, 8.51 t/ha; Winter oats, 7.3 t/ha; Spring oats, 6.96 t/ha; oilseed rape, 3.45 t/ha and rye, 7.0 t/ha. A mixed picture was revealed from respondents around Scotland. Many described this year’s growing season and harvest as the toughest in 30 years, with a wet autumn and winter, followed by a late spring. A good weather window in mid-to-late September was needed after tricky harvesting conditions. Some wheats yielded 6 t/ha in some areas whilst ...

Source: UKFarmbusiness