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GOV.UK Reports

Access official Farm Business Survey publications

The GOV.UK website hosts the official Farm Business Survey (FBS) publication collection, created and managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

This is the primary source for official statistical releases and methodological documents associated with the survey.

Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or student, these publications offer reliable, government-approved data to support analysis and decision-making across the agricultural sector.

Screenshot of a GOV.UK webpage titled Farm Business Survey, offering information and reports about the survey for England, with links to contents such as user engagement, accounts, and agri-environment activities.

What’s available on GOV.UK?

  • Annual Farm Business Income (FBI) statistics
    Including sector-level averages and time-series comparisons
  • Time series datasets and spreadsheets
    With downloadable data files covering income, costs, outputs, and more
  • Survey methodology and technical reports
    Detailing the sample structure, weighting, and data quality assurance
  • Historical publications and archived data
    Useful for long-term research and trend analysis
  • Official definitions and guidance
    Clarifying how income, cost centres, and profitability measures are calculated

Visit the GOV.UK FBS collection

Click below to explore the full set of publications and data releases:

Visit the farm business survey on GOV.UK