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Agricultural Revenue Calculator

Estimate crop revenue and grant income for UK farming businesses.

Agricultural Revenue Calculator

Estimate crop revenue and grant income

UK averages: wheat 8t, barley 6.5t, rapeseed 3.5t

Current market price

Basic Payment, SFI, ELMS, CS, etc.

UK agricultural revenue benchmarks

Revenue per hectare varies significantly by crop, region, and season. The following typical yields and prices are indicative for England.

Average UK crop yields (2023/24)

CropAvg yield (t/ha)Indicative price
Winter wheat8.0 t/ha£180–220/t
Winter barley6.5 t/ha£160–200/t
Oilseed rapeseed3.5 t/ha£350–450/t
Potatoes45 t/ha£120–180/t
Sugar beet80 t/ha£30–40/t

UK agricultural grants (2024)

  • Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) — DEFRA scheme replacing Basic Payment. Payments for sustainable actions e.g. £129/ha for herbal leys.
  • Countryside Stewardship (CS) — Environmental land management payments. Higher tier for complex multi-year agreements.
  • Farming in Protected Landscapes — For farms in National Parks and AONBs.
  • Basic Payment Scheme — Being phased out by 2027. Delinked payments continue on a reducing scale.