Andersons Outlook

Andersons Outlook is our flagship annual publication, providing a concise yet comprehensive analysis of business performance across UK farming and the outlook for the year ahead. It is designed for farmers, landowners, agribusinesses and advisors who need clear, independent insight to inform strategic decisions.

What readers gain

• Forward-looking perspective: an independent assessment of farming’s prospects in the year ahead.
• Strategic clarity: analysis of the key macroeconomic, policy and market drivers shaping UK agriculture.
• Sector-specific insight: detailed coverage across crops, horticulture and livestock to support planning and investment.
• Practical guidance: clear commentary on opportunities and risks to help businesses adapt with confidence.

What’s included in our 2026 Outlook

• Farm Business Outlook: analysis of farm profitability, wider economic prospects, agricultural policy, land prices and rentals, finance and banking and trade issues, including the impact of a UK-EU SPS agreement.
• Cropping: prospects for combinable crops, potatoes and sugar beet, plus a review of UK fruit and vegetable consumption and self-sufficiency.
• Livestock: analysis of all major grazing and intensive enterprises.
• Other coverage: includes Inheritance Tax, land use, UK grocery retail trends and its impact on fresh produce, insights on Japanese agriculture and additional coverage of Scottish and Welsh farming.