The forecast for fodder crops and grazed biomass direct material inputs in the UK indicates a slight decrease over the next five years, from 0.91 metric tons per capita in 2024 to 0.88 in 2028. This reflects a modest annual decline of approximately 0.8% year-on-year. Comparing data from 2023, which was the last known point for actual values, there’s minimal variation forecasted, indicating relative stability. Overall, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 displays a decline, emphasizing the slight downward trend.

Trends to watch include:

Technological advances in crop production which could boost productivity and offset declining values.
Environmental policies impacting agricultural practices and potentially increasing sustainable biomass utilization.
Economic factors like inflation or subsidies that could influence production cost-effectiveness and farmer decision-making.