Cereal and oilseed rape harvest: final estimates - 2024

Mixed production results across Scotland

While total cereal production decreases 2% compared to the previous year, results are more mixed across the country.

In Eastern Scotland production decreased 5% compared to 2023. Decreases are also seen for Southern Scotland (4%) and Highlands and Islands (2%).

North Eastern Scotland saw a small overall increase in production compared to 2023 (1%). Only around 1% of cereals are grown in West Central Scotland. This area experienced an increase, but the changes may not be significant.

The regions reported are the International Territorial Level 2 regions of Scotland.

Figure 2: Percentage change in total cereal production from 2023 to 2024 across Scottish regions (International Territorial Level 2)

West Central Scotland results are not shown