Cropping in Scotland and the UK, presented to the International Atomic Energy Agency

Description

Outline: Climate of the UK and Scotland Land use Types of crops grown Cereal production Case studies: barley for malting, grain distilling and feed wheat for milling and the distilling potatoes for fresh and processed foods Summary > 70% of total land in Scotland is used for agriculture. Arable crops account for 8% of agricultural land, which is dominated by grassland or grazing. Spring barley is the main arable crop. Winter wheat, potatoes, oilseeds, vegetables and soft fruit are other major crops. Malting barley important for UK food & drink exports. Home grown wheat supports distilling sector. Potatoes, soft fruit and vegetables also support high value food sectors.

Period	9 Jul 2012
Event title	International Atomic Energy Agency - Visit to Scotland: IAEA - Scotland
Event type	Workshop
Location	Dundee, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International