Starting small and reinvesting could build farm diversification success

Funding is a major consideration when farmers start out with a new diversification. Dan Yates from Pitchup.com takes a look at some of the options available

Alex Black
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Starting small and reinvesting could build farm diversification success
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With a dearth of grant funding available, starting small and reinvesting a portion of profits could be the best option for farmers looking to diversify. That was the message from Dan Yates of Pitchup.com,...

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