Agricultural Payment Practices: Slight Improvement Observed in 2025, Average Score Rises to 68.8/100

The Comparison

• 2024: A study of 84 agricultural companies revealed an average payment practices score of 66.0 out of 100.
• 2025: A similar analysis of 71 companies in 2025 shows an average payment practices score of 68.8 out of 100.

What This Means

The data suggests a marginal positive shift in payment behavior within the agricultural sector, with the average score inching upward by 2.8 points. While representing an improvement, the reduction in company numbers also makes drawing strong conclusions problematic. If you're facing delayed payments, use this free late payment calculator to assess the impact on your business.

One-line summary: The average payment practices score in agriculture increased from 66.0 (84 companies) in 2024 to 68.8 (71 companies) in 2025.