UK Crop Yield Estimates 2026 — Wheat, Barley & OSR
Whether you're budgeting an enterprise, planning grain storage, or benchmarking against neighbours, knowing realistic yield expectations is essential. This calculator uses AHDB and RB209 2024 benchmark data and adjusts for three key factors: soil type, season quality, and management intensity.
How yield adjustments work
The base UK benchmark is multiplied by a factor for each of the three inputs. For example, a poor season on light sandy soil with basic management will produce a very different outcome to an excellent season on silt loam with optimised inputs. The three-scenario output (low / average / high) shows the realistic range for that combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average wheat yield per hectare in the UK?
- UK average winter wheat yield is around 8–8.5 t/ha. Top performing farms regularly achieve 11–12 t/ha under ideal conditions.
- What is the average OSR yield per hectare in the UK?
- UK average winter oilseed rape is 3.3–3.6 t/ha. Hybrid varieties on good land with excellent management can reach 4.5–5 t/ha.
- What is the average spring barley yield in the UK?
- UK average spring barley is around 5–5.5 t/ha. Malting quality crops may yield slightly less than feed crops due to lower nitrogen inputs.
- Are yields shown at standard moisture?
- Yes — all combinable crop yields are shown at standard trading moisture (15% for cereals, 9% for OSR/linseed). Harvest moisture is typically higher.