Sheep farmers were the hardest hit because of the unpredictable weather of 2017-2018
Extreme weather contributed to losses of up to £161m for Scotland's farmers during 2017 and 2018 amid fears such unpredictable weather will soon become the norm.
Last year's adverse weather had an impact on livestock and yields of key crops across Scotland according to a new report published this week.
Sheep farmers suffered the biggest losses of £45m as the Beast from the East hit during lambing season.
The largest impact on beef producers was the increased cost of feed, as cattle were kept inside for longer during the bad weather and grass growth was low during the dry summer. This cost farmers £28m.
Cereal crops were also significantly impacted, costing the sector £34m. Total production, area grown and yields were down in 2018 due to previous year due to the poor weather conditions at key points in the season.
At the UK level, wholesale prices of some staples like carrots, lettuce and onions rose by up to 80%.
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