Most large farm holders in UK are 45 and older
13 July 2018
According to the key findings of the UK government survey published last week, over 60% of the largest farms are run by holders aged between 45 and 64 years old. 23% of the largest farms were run by holders over 65 years old and less than 5% - by holders under 35 years old. The report analyzed agricultural labor data collated as part of the EU Farm Structure Survey run by the UK’s four regional departments of agriculture. The results are used to assess the agricultural situation, to monitor trends in the structure of holdings and to model the impact of external developments or policy proposals.