Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2017-2018
This analysis is based on the March 2019 published statistics for the period 2017-2018. Revisions have been made to correct for a processing error affecting these estimates. Revised 2017-18 data is available in the Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2018-19 publication. For the most recent data, visit the Scottish farm business income (FBI) collection page below.
Data sources and more information
Data Source
Estimates of average farm business income in Scotland come from the Scottish Farm Business Survey. This is an annual survey of around 500 farms which covers the supported sectors and only includes farms with economic activity of at least £21,315. Part-time farms are not included.
The Scottish Farm Business Income (FBI) publication provides farm business level estimates of average incomes for the accounting year 2017‑18, which relates to the 2017 crop year.
Comparison
Similar surveys take place in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Full results for the United Kingdom are available online.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/agriculture-in-the-united-kingdom
Data Tables and Methodology
The data used to create the charts in this publication and the methodology document are available online.
https://www.gov.scot/stats/bulletins/01331/
If you have any questions or comments about this publication, please email Christina Coakley at agric.stats@gov.scot or phone 0300 244 9717.
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http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
Contact
Email: agric.stats@gov.scot
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