Gender pay gap in agriculture, forestry and fishing
In agriculture, forestry and fishing (SIC section A) 61 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 3.0% more; 69% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN'S SALADS LTD. | +43.0% | +57.0% | 250 to 499 |
| TILHILL FORESTRY LIMITED | +27.2% | +29.5% | 250 to 499 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | +25.6% | +26.7% | 1000 to 4999 |
| H.L. HUTCHINSON LIMITED | +21.2% | +34.1% | 500 to 999 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | +19.8% | +31.0% | 250 to 499 |
| HUNTAPAC PRODUCE LIMITED | +18.1% | +15.8% | 500 to 999 |
| MASSTOCK ARABLE (UK) LIMITED | +17.0% | +21.0% | 500 to 999 |
| SIMPSONS MALT LIMITED | +15.1% | +18.4% | 250 to 499 |
| CROWN CHICKEN LIMITED | +15.0% | +14.5% | 1000 to 4999 |
| WILKIN & SONS LIMITED | +15.0% | +20.0% | 500 to 999 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE LIMITED | +12.1% | +8.6% | 250 to 499 |
| AVIAGEN UK LIMITED | +11.2% | +13.2% | 250 to 499 |
| WOODLAND TRUST(THE) | +8.4% | +10.1% | 500 to 999 |
| A.C. GOATHAM AND SON LIMITED | +8.2% | +12.6% | 1000 to 4999 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE GROWING LIMITED | +8.0% | +17.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| GODOLPHIN MANAGEMENT CO. LIMITED | -11.8% | +4.5% | 500 to 999 |
| BAKKAFROST SCOTLAND LIMITED | -11.6% | -7.2% | 250 to 499 |
| EWOS LIMITED | -10.1% | -1.2% | Less than 250 |
| HAYGROVE LIMITED | -7.5% | -11.2% | 250 to 499 |
| J.H.& F.W.GREEN LIMITED | -2.5% | +2.5% | 250 to 499 |
| AVIAGEN LIMITED | -2.4% | +2.8% | 500 to 999 |
| DRIMBAWN (UK) LIMITED | -1.7% | +4.0% | 500 to 999 |
| RIVERFORD ORGANIC FARMERS LIMITED | -1.6% | -12.3% | 1000 to 4999 |
| BARWAY SERVICES LIMITED | -1.4% | +1.2% | 500 to 999 |
| NATIONAL MILK RECORDS LIMITED | -0.9% | +14.9% | 250 to 499 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | -0.1% | +3.8% | 500 to 999 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AGRICULTURE GROWING LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +8.0% | +17.0% |
| A.C. GOATHAM AND SON LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +8.2% | +12.6% |
| ALBERT BARTLETT & SONS (AIRDRIE) LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +6.4% | +17.9% |
| CAVAGHAN & GRAY LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +6.4% | +5.4% |
| CROWN CHICKEN LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +15.0% | +14.5% |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +25.6% | +26.7% |
| GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +3.6% | -12.5% |
| MCCAIN FOODS (G.B.) LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +4.5% | -2.2% |
| RIVERFORD ORGANIC FARMERS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -1.6% | -12.3% |
| RUMWOOD GREEN FARM LTD | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | +6.2% |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +5.2% | +4.0% |
| W B CHAMBERS FARMS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | +2.0% |
| AVIAGEN LIMITED | 500 to 999 | -2.4% | +2.8% |
| BARWAY SERVICES LIMITED | 500 to 999 | -1.4% | +1.2% |
| DRIMBAWN (UK) LIMITED | 500 to 999 | -1.7% | +4.0% |
| GODOLPHIN MANAGEMENT CO. LIMITED | 500 to 999 | -11.8% | +4.5% |
| H.L. HUTCHINSON LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +21.2% | +34.1% |
| HALL HUNTER PARTNERSHIP (FARMING) | 500 to 999 | +4.3% | +12.7% |
| HUNTAPAC PRODUCE LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +18.1% | +15.8% |
| MASSTOCK ARABLE (UK) LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +17.0% | +21.0% |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 500 to 999 | -0.1% | +3.8% |
| P D M PRODUCE (U.K.) LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +4.4% | +6.7% |
| S & A PRODUCE (UK) LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +0.1% | +17.7% |
| S.M. BAYNE & COMPANY LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +6.7% | +12.4% |
| SCOTTISH SEA FARMS LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +3.0% | +1.0% |
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Source: Gender pay gap service (GOV.UK), reporting year 2025/26 (snapshot date 5 April 2025 for private and voluntary employers, 31 March 2026 for public bodies), Open Government Licence v3.0. Employers with 250 or more staff must report each year. A positive gap means men are paid more on that measure. Company-level data only: the person named as responsible in the filing is not included. Independent of the Government Equalities Office.
Questions
What is the gender pay gap in agriculture, forestry and fishing?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 3.0% (61 employers). 69% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in agriculture, forestry and fishing: 61 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/a/, data as of 2026-10-25.