Farmland prices in the UK have fallen for the first time in nearly five years, indicating a widening gap between top-quality and poorer land.
According to the latest Farmland Market Update from Carter Jonas, average arable land values decreased by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2025, following a 1.1% decline in the second quarter.
This marks the first year-on-year drop since 2020, with arable values down 1.7% and pasture down 1.1% compared to 2024.
Performance now depends heavily on land quality and location.
Author's summary: UK farmland prices drop for the first time in five years.