Summary
This DEFRA statistical release presents findings from a February 2026 survey of English farms, documenting adoption patterns of sustainable farming practices across different farm types and regions. The work establishes baseline metrics to support monitoring of progress towards national sustainability objectives. As a single-timepoint descriptive survey, it characterises implementation patterns without investigating causal mechanisms or exploring longer-term trends.
Regional applicability
This survey directly reflects current English farm practice and directly informs United Kingdom agricultural policy and baseline monitoring. The findings are highly applicable to understanding the state of sustainable farming adoption in England and supporting evidence-based policy decisions on agricultural sustainability targets.
Key measures
Adoption rates of sustainable farming practices by farm type and region; baseline metrics for sustainability monitoring
Outcomes reported
The survey documents current adoption rates and patterns of sustainable farming practices across different farm types and regions in England. It establishes baseline metrics for monitoring progress towards national agricultural sustainability objectives.
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