The June Agricultural Survey does not specifically collect information about the number of farms that have ceased to trade. The following table shows the number of registered holdings in England in June 2002 and June 2006, as well as information on the numbers of farmers, partners and directors. These indicate net changes only and therefore reflect gains as well as losses.
Direct comparison between these two years cannot be made, because of the number of holdings in this period which have registered for administrative purposes.
Total holdings Farmers full-time Farmers part-time 2002 187,871 103,782 121,739 2006 200,381 96,698 127,059 Note: Farmers full and part-time includes farmers, partners, directors and spouses (if working on the holding). Source: June Agricultural Survey