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Farmland sees Q2 dip despite record-breaking prices

Political uncertainty is affecting buyers and sellers, says Knight Frank

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Knight Frank says the annual decline marks the weakest 12-month performance since 2017, values remain historically high
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Knight Frank says the annual decline marks the weakest 12-month performance since 2017, values remain historically high

Average farmland values in England and Wales declined by 1.5% during the second quarter of 2026, leaving prices 4.1% lower than a year ago, according to Knight Frank's latest Farmland Index. The average...

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