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Scottish Gov says there is 'absolutely no policy to reduce livestock numbers'

Scotland's Agricultural Census reveals increase in pigs and cattle while spring crops and soft fruit report delcine

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie has rubbished rumours the Scots Government plans to cut livestock numbers
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Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie has rubbished rumours the Scots Government plans to cut livestock numbers

The number of cattle in Scotland has increased for the first time since 2021, according to results from the June Agricultural Census 2026. The findings, published today (October 8), show there were...

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