The latest average farm rent figures for England were published by Defra on 19th February 2026
These official statistics use anonymised data from the Farm Business Survey (FBS) to provide insight into rents paid under different tenancy types and tenancy term lengths, helping inform policy development and sector understanding.
The publication presents updated estimates of average rents under:
- Full agricultural tenancies
- Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs)
- Seasonal agreements
- Informal agreements
The Farm Business Survey continues to provide the robust, representative dataset that underpins these official statistics and supports evidence-based decision-making across English agriculture.
🔗 The full publication is available here – Farm rents – GOV.UK
