01 Jan 2026
Review Warns Food Production No Longer Viable for English Farms
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Food Production No Longer Economically Viable for Average English Farm, Review Warns
Food production is no longer economically viable for the average English farm, according to a government-commissioned review that warns a growing share of agricultural businesses are operating at a loss.
The findings, reported by GB News, show that around one in three farms in England is now loss-making, with most farm income increasingly coming from subsidies, diversification and non-agricultural activities rather than core food production. Most farm income now comes from subsidies and non-farming activities rather than food production.
Industry groups say the findings raise serious questions about domestic food security and long-term supply resilience.
Source article: GB News | 1 January 2026
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