Diversification news around the UK
An established arable farmer in Prescot, Merseyside has received a six-figure finance package from Yorkshire Bank, enabling them to undertake large-scale plans for diversification. The funding has been used to progress two major projects for T & O Harrison: the construction of a grain store with solar panels, and the installation of a biomass boiler. The grain store will allow the farm to expand its business by storing grain for another loc...
An established arable farmer in Prescot, Merseyside has received a six-figure finance package from Yorkshire Bank, enabling them to undertake large-sc...
A report has been released showing the barriers young entrants into farming face in today's often uncertain times. The NatWest report, Harvesting t...
A thriving wedding venue born from a derelict sheep farm and a rural healthcare service are just some of the businesses shortlisted for an annual even...
New financial support has been launched to help farmers enter the flourishing UK venison industry, in which establishing herds has traditionally been ...
A government pledge to British farmers to match-fund projects financed by the EU in the wake of Brexit offers a 'unique opportunity that many don't kn...
Farming businesses which operate as partnerships should check the legal ownership of their land and update partnership agreements to avoid a hefty tax...
A conference has said that the future of agriculture and food production lies with young people, and that 'school farms' are important in building up ...
Farmers are being urged to look into the mid-tier Countryside Stewardship scheme because it of offers higher payments than the old scheme, Entry Level...
Popular tourist destination Sacrewell Farm is to receive funding to a value of £21,240 from a community fund to create a farm camp so children can be ...
A new report which analyses the financial situation of the UK's hill farmers highlights Brexit concerns to a sector which is 'crucial' to the rural ec...
A city farm in Edinburgh is looking to tackle its debts by offering yoga classes and corporate days. Gorgie City Farm, which has been in the city f...
The diversification of UK farms is becoming an important issue, more and more so in recent years. With subsidies falling away, land prices are fall...
A secretary who worked at a diversified farm business has been jailed for three years and four months for fiddling £270,000 from two farming brothers....
Wherever you stand on Brexit, there are two facts we can all agree on - it is happening, and no one is quite sure what happens next. In farming, wh...
New research suggests that as the rural sector enters a new phase in the market cycle, estate diversification is key in supporting rural portfolio gro...
A Scottish farmer has created a new tourist trail centred around the iconic black cattle breed, the Aberdeen Angus. Farmer Ken Howie will unveil th...
The winners of this year’s best farm and rural attractions were announced at the National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) annual conference and awards...
The rural sector has welcomed a government commitment to support rural economic growth in the long awaited government response to the Rural Planning R...
AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds’ Winchester Monitor Farm group have been looking into possible diversification activities. The Monitor Farm group took insp...
Northern Ireland Government is encouraging rural businesses to avail of up to £50,000 in grant funding, which could help further develop farm diversif...
A £1.2 million fund has been made available to support farmers in the South Pennines area of West Yorkshire. The South Pennines Leader programme ha...
Farmers and landowners considering diversifying into new areas are being warned to carefully consider both the pitfalls and benefits. Leading agric...
Rural business owners and farmers with diversified enterprises have been urged to check the implications of their Business Rate revaluation due to fea...
Farm diversification now accounts for one third of farm incomes, according to the 2016 Farm Business Survey. Income made from diversifications on f...
Under supply in UK chicken production is opening up new revenue streams for farmers looking to diversify their operations. With the UK only able to...
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