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3. Results
3.0. Survey results
From the producer survey, 258 questionnaires were returned, - a response rate of 42.5%. Figure 3.1. illustrates responses by sector. Nearly half (49%) of the respondents were involved in finishing beef and lamb with an additional 24% engaged in supplying beef and lamb stores. This highlights the importance of beef and lamb in the Scottish organic supply network. A further 16% produce grain, 4% are involved in horticulture, 3% egg production, 2% pigs, 1% table birds and 0.2% aquaculture. Some of the respondents were engaged in a number of different activities. On average, respondents were involved in 1.6 different enterprises.
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