Diversification

Farms have proved to be quite the destination for film locations. With Arley Hall welcoming an Oscar winning actor on farm over recent years, Chris Brayford finds out more

Wells Shepherd Huts has grown from a simple idea inspired by the historic late 1800s English Victorian shepherd’s hut, where shepherds tended to their flocks of sheep, into a 21st Century glamping business

Louise Stone, sales development manager at TruDomes, has provided some straightforward ways to avoid planning obstacles to help farmers seeking the easiest possible way to fit diversification into their busy workload

"Our aim is to promote Herefordshire as a county"

Edmund Sword, divisional director at rural insurance specialist Lycetts, explores the promise and perils of rural farm stays

A survey by law firm Shakespeare Martineau found out of 250 agricultural and small businesses, almost a quarter (22%) have identified the need to diversify their operations for business survival

With the biodiversity net gain (BNG) initiative firmly embedded in the fabric of UK planning since its launch in February 2024, now is the ideal time for land developers and the conservation sectors to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers, says Andy Howard, chief executive of CSX

As farmers prepared to protest the Budget implications in London, farmers at the Scottish Agritourism event heard about the impact on the growing agritourism sector

With consumers looking for different options to buy directly from farmers, Hollie Blockley and George Sturla give their top tips on getting started

Farm retailers across the country have faced a spate of targeted burglaries