Rising input costs squeeze arable margins as “Agflation” returns in 2026

UK arable farmers are facing renewed cost pressure in 2026 as agricultural input inflation — often referred to as “Agflation” — climbs sharply while farm-gate returns weaken, tightening margins across combinable crop systems. Latest estimates from Andersons Farm Business Consultants put input inflation at 8.4% year-on-year in April 2026. This is significantly above general inflation (CPI at … Continue reading Rising input costs squeeze arable margins as “Agflation” returns in 2026