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FBS Reports

Explore Reports on Farm Performance Across England

Access the latest insights from the Farm Business Survey, covering production, profitability, and structural trends across all major farming sectors in England.

Authored by sector experts and powered by anonymised data from farms in England, these reports offer valuable benchmarking and analysis for farmers, policymakers, researchers, and agri-food professionals.

Reports are available to download in PDF format and can be saved or printed for offline use. Browse the most recent reports for up-to-date insights, or explore our archive for long-term sector and regional trends.

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Quick-access summaries of key issues and emerging trends, based on insights gathered by Research Officers during farm visits and data collection.

Discover key insights into farm business performance across England for the 2024/25 survey year. The Field Book provides practical benchmarking data, with detailed gross margin analysis across crop, horticultural and livestock enterprises, alongside national and regional comparisons to support informed decision-making.

Discover in-depth analysis of farm business performance across England for the 2023/24 survey year, with sector-specific insights on production, profitability, and structural trends.

Explore expert-written reports from the 2022/23 survey year, providing detailed benchmarking and analysis across key farming sectors and regions in England.

You can still access past years and archived publications:

Browse the FBS Archive

This data is widely used by:

  • Researchers and universities
  • Government policy teams
  • Consultants and agri-businesses
  • Students and agricultural colleges
  • Farmers interested in benchmarking and sector trends

Want to explore the data behind the reports?

You can explore this data yourself using the Farm Business Data Dashboard — an interactive tool that allows you to filter results by farm type, region, size, and performance band. View trends in profitability, costs, diversification, and more, dating back to 2005/06.

Go to the farm business data dashboard

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