UK Farmdex Report reveals crisis in farming: 51% of farmers considering leaving the industry

Half Of UK Farmers Poised To Quit Amid Mounting Pressures, New Report Warns

Over half of British farmers have considered leaving the industry within the past year, according to a major new survey that paints a stark picture of confidence across UK agriculture.The inaugural “Farmdex” report, published by McCain UK and Ireland, reveals that 51 percent of farmers have seriously contemplated quitting, while 74 percent hold a negative outlook for the future of the sector.Producers cite a combination of escalating financial s…

Half of UK farmers ready to quit as report warns of pressures

Britain’s farmers are sounding the alarm as new data reveals more than half are considering leaving the industry.

British farmers face growing uncertainty, McCain’s Farmdex reveals

British farmers face growing uncertainty, McCain’s Farmdex reveals Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 shamilpotatopro.com British farmers face mounting pressures amid economic uncertainty, policy shifts, and unpredictable weather — with nearly three-quarters expressing pessimism about the industry’s future, according to McCain Foods’ inaugural Farmdex Report.

'Wake-up call': 51% of farmers considering quitting, McCain report warns

More than half of British farmers are considering leaving the industry as mounting financial, environmental and policy pressures push the sector towards crisis, according to new research from McCain Foods.…

UK Farmdex Report reveals crisis in farming: 51% of farmers considering leaving the industry

British farmers are under growing strain from economic uncertainty, shifting policies, and erratic weather, with 74% pessimistic about Britain’s farming future, according to McCain Foods’ inaugural Farmdex report.