Interesting Agriculture Facts.

 
 
 
 
 
Interesting
Agriculture Facts
The world’s population
is due to increase by
almost 
40% to 9.7
billion.
 
The changes in the
agricultural sector and
meeting global food
challenges is more
important than ever
57%
of all the land in
the UK is used for
agriculture.
5.4%
of UK land is used
to grow crops.
For every £1 invested
in farm support….
 
Farming delivers £7.40
back to the economy
There are
280,000
farms in the UK
and East Anglia
is the top
crop-producing
region.
A large tractor can do in a
day what used to take
100 people a week
The UK agri-tech
sector contributes
£14.3 billion
to the UK economy
Our new £2million Agri-Tech
Centre helps the community gain
experience of the latest smart
farming technologies and have
opportunities to collaborate on
real-world projects to improve
productivity and profitability.
The iconic British
countryside,
which farmers
manage,
generates over
£21 billion
in tourism income
each year
5.5 million
Tonnes of potatoes are
produced in the UK
each year
...Thats enough to
make around
27.5 billion
packets of crisps!
The UK produces
7.8 million
tonnes of wheat for
bread making
annually, and the
average person buys…
43 loaves per
year!
60%
of food eaten in the
UK is grown in Britain
…and 
77%
of shoppers agree its important
to support British farmers.
If the land used for
crop production was a
perfect square, it
would take you just
over
22 days
to walk the perimeter
without any breaks!
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Explore interesting facts about agriculture, the UK's crop production, farm economics, and the potential of agri-tech innovation. Learn key statistics about land usage, crop values, and the importance of agriculture in the UK economy. Discover how technological advancements are shaping the future of farming and addressing global food challenges.


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  1. Interesting Agriculture Facts

  2. The worlds population is due to increase by almost 40% to 9.7 billion. The changes in the agricultural sector and meeting global food challenges is more important than ever

  3. 57% of all the land in the UK is used for agriculture. 5.4% of UK land is used to grow crops.

  4. UK crops produced each year by value 2.9 billion 1.5 billion 897 million 764 million 759 million Cereals Vegetables Potatoes Oilseed Rape Fruit

  5. For every 1 invested in farm support . Farming delivers 7.40 back to the economy

  6. There are 280,000 farms in the UK and East Anglia is the top crop-producing region.

  7. A large tractor can do in a day what used to take 100 people a week

  8. Our new 2million Agri-Tech Centre helps the community gain experience of the latest smart farming technologies and have opportunities to collaborate on real-world projects to improve productivity and profitability. The UK agri-tech sector contributes 14.3 billion to the UK economy

  9. The iconic British countryside, which farmers manage, generates over 21 billion in tourism income each year

  10. 5.5 million Tonnes of potatoes are produced in the UK each year ...Thats enough to make around 27.5 billion packets of crisps!

  11. The UK produces 7.8 million tonnes of wheat for bread making annually, and the average person buys 43 loaves per year!

  12. 60% of food eaten in the UK is grown in Britain and 77% of shoppers agree its important to support British farmers.

  13. If the land used for crop production was a perfect square, it would take you just over 22 days to walk the perimeter without any breaks!

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