News Snippets
Did you know?
SLMG was formed from a merger of five previous Shetland agricultural organisations.
Facts & Stats
- As of 2004, Shetland's agricultural industry was valued at approximately £8.27million.
- More than 60% of the industry's value comes from sheep.
- Each year, more than 100,000 sheep are exported from the islands.
- Around 1,000 cattle are exported every year.
- Shetland sheep have crossed international waters, with dedicated flocks across America and Europe.
- In recent years, more than 5,000 sheep have been slaughtered in Shetland each year.
- 8% of Shetland's landmass is arable land. 13% is permanent pasture with the other 79% being hill grazing.
- Agriculture in Shetland is equal in terms of economic value to tourism.
