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Farming, Forestry & Fishing

Farming | Fishing | Forestry

farmingFarming in Angus

Agriculture has played a central role in the prosperity of Angus for generations past; its fertile soil and temperate climate are ideal for growing top quality Soft Fruit, Vegetables, Grain and Potatoes, particularly Seed Potatoes. In fact Angus is home to 40% of Scotland's Class 1 agricultural land and produces 28% of the country's potatoes.

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fishingFishing in Angus

Fishing is an important part of the Angus economy offering direct employment in catching, aquaculture and processing. Fishing has been one of Angus's key industries from as far back as Viking times with its ideal concentration of coastal areas, and the trade still continues at Arbroath where catches are landed for the domestic and processing markets.

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forestryForestry in Angus

Forestry within Angus and throughout Scotland makes a significant contribution to Scotland's economy through jobs in the wood processing industry, forest management, wood haulage and associated industries.

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