Saturday 30 September, 2023
Member Insight 01: Diversification
Our first insight piece will look into the diversification trends farmers and landowners can take advantage of and the financing options available to bring them to fruition. With the staycation boom likely to continue, we look at how businesses can capitalise on agritourism and the innovative kit which can make the stays run smoother for both host and guest.
Member Exchange
Farmers Guardian Farm Futures launches first exchange on topic of farm diversifications
Farmers Guardian’s first Farm Futures Exchange saw speakers with experience in various diversifications share their advice and top tips with Farm Futures members, as part of a digital roundtable.
21 September 2023
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3 min read
Farm Business Diversification
Why flax could be a good fit on-farm in Scotland
The growing interest in sustainable textiles could see fibre flax making a come-back in Scotland’s fields
15 September 2023
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8 min read
Hard work pays off on Welsh farm - 'I always had in my mind that I wanted a 500-acre farm'
Tudor Haris has fulfilled his goal and has seen the business change and adapt over the years. Gaina Morgan looks back over his farming journey
19 September 2023
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8 min read
Farmers to benefit from extension to PDR
Farmers and landowners will be able to provide more camping pitches after a change in planning law in England
12 July 2023
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3 min read
The importance of inclusion in diversification at a farm in Swansea
Swansea Community Farm has branched out to accommodate activities to improve wellbeing and resilience for people with learning and health problems
09 September 2023
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5 min read
Planning restrictions preventing renewable investment
Farmers' Union of Wales claim grid capacity and planning permission are the two main barriers preventing Welsh farmers being able to invest in small renewable projects. They said the Welsh Government must do more to ease the process
02 August 2023
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3 min read
Farmers Guardian podcast: Ridgeview wine on a growing English wine industry
Tamara Roberts and Matt Strugnell talk to the Farmers Guardian podcast about the growth of the viticulture sector
18 August 2023
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1 min read
Victorian farmhouse converted into £2m boutique wedding venue
"We see diversification and sustainable repurposing of historic buildings as an opportunity to preserve our precious heritage, while ensuring that the Estate is environmentally and economically sustainable for the future"
05 August 2023
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3 min read
Welsh farmers transform 17th century barn into holiday let accommodation
The barn dated to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I
05 August 2023
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3 min read
Alex James, The Big Feastival and the success of his diversification - 'he has completely thrown his hat into farming'
Alex James opened his 200-acre farm in the Cotswolds to the public for The Big Feastival but what do farmers think of him?
12 September 2023
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6 min read
Financial backing needed to meet agroforestry target
With Defra targets of increasing agroforestry to 10 per cent of all arable land by 2050, farmers are concerned about the finances and practicality of this for the farm business
12 August 2023
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4 min read
Farming Matters: Phil Latham - 'There is a huge opportunity to share knowledge on diversification'
When it comes to assessing the reality of Brexit there is no need for anyone to listen to predictions, we can now see the reality of the new world some wanted.
21 August 2023
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3 min read