SAC Estimates Scottish Organic Beef, Lamb, and Grain Output for 2007-2008: SAC Organic Market Link Survey

This annual survey of organic producers in Scotland shows that, between July 2007 and June 2008, the country will produce 6,987 head of "finished organic cattle" (an increase of 19% compared to the previous year) and an estimated 100,000 prime organic lambs (an increase of over 10%). The number of store cattle is the same as in the previous year, but store lamb numbers have fallen by 11%, perhaps reflecting the loss of some hill farmers from the organic sector. This survey accounts for 94% of organic producers in Scotland.