Agricultural activity occurs in most rural locations. It is concentrated in the drier east (for crops) and the wetter west (for livestock). There are 191,000 farm holdings, which vary widely in size. [2]

Jul 10, 2025 · In 2024, agriculture’s contribution to the UK economy (Gross Value Added at basic prices) was £14.5 billion (0.6% of GVA). This constitutes an increase of £1.6 billion (+13%) in GVA …

In 2024, agriculture’s contribution to the UK economy (Gross Value Added at basic prices) was £14.5 billion (0.6% of GVA). This constitutes an increase of £1.6 billion (+13%) in GVA compared to...

Nov 30, 2025 · UK lacks coherent rural policy, says environment committee chair Alistair Carmichael calls on government to engage with ‘disaffected’ communities as farmers set for latest protest

Jan 29, 2025 · The UK agriculture sector accounts for 70% of our total land area, contributing £13.7 billion to the UK economy in 2023 and employing 462,100 people. Despite this, UK farming …

Dec 17, 2025 · Find the most up-to-date statistics about agriculture industry in the United Kingdom

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Discover the future of UK agriculture with our 2025–2028 Insight Report. Explore key trends in precision farming, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, plant-based diets, food security, and government policy.

After leaving the EU through Brexit, the UK is responsible for constructing agricultural policy and negotiating trade agreements. This report explores trends in UK agricultural production and trade …

Sep 11, 2022 · Agriculture in the UK is intensive, highly mechanized, and efficient by European standards, but accounts for little more than 0.5 percent of UK’s gross domestic product (GDP).