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Pesticide Usage in Scotland: Outdoor Vegetable Crops 2015
Information from a survey of pesticide use on vegetable crops grown for human consumption in Scotland during 2015.
Appendix 2 – Survey statistics
Census and sample information
Table 36 Census crop areas 2015
Census area (ha) of vegetable crops grown in Scotland
| Scotland 2015 | Scotland 2013 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vining Peas | 7,029 | 6,559 | 7% |
| Broad Beans | 1,469 | 1,153 | 27% |
| Brussels Sprouts | 776 | 813 | -5% |
| Cabbage | 204 | 188 | 8% |
| Calabrese | 1,513 | 1,325 | 14% |
| Cauliflower | 218 | 152 | 44% |
| Carrots | 2,877 | 2,836 | 1% |
| Leeks | 84 | 92 | -9% |
| Lettuce | 87 | 62 | 40% |
| Turnips & Swedes | 1,479 | 1,644 | -10% |
| Rhubarb | 71 | 75 | -5% |
| All vegetable crops (1) | 16,672 | 15,902 | 5% |
(1) Includes other vegetable crops
Note: Data taken from the 2015 and 2013 June Agricultural Census. All areas exclude multi-cropping.
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