Diversification

When third-generation farmer Miles Marlow-Thomas decided to launch a fresh oat drink, he was not only creating a new British product but also creating an opportunity to return to his family farm

Interest in wind turbines is increasing following the UK Government’s lifting of the ban on onshore development, but the planning system remains ‘complex and opaque’

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

At this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, Phil Latham shared a candid and hard-won account of transforming a 1,000-acre family farm into one of the UK’s leading equestrian destinations. From early diversification attempts in dairy to award-winning venue development, Phil’s story captured both the vision and the vulnerability behind creating Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre

Roger farms with his family at Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and has appeared in various TV series, including 'Springtime on the Farm'

Many will know Will Young as Farmer Will on social media, and since he began creating videos a few years ago, his following has exploded, and he now hopes to connect more of the public with their food. Emily Ashworth finds out more

Join Ash Ellwood, Farmers Guardian head of arable, as she visits a family-run arable farm in Leicestershire, where third-generation farmer Miles Marlow-Thomas has recently diversified the farming business to create a fresh oat drink

After getting fed up with having field sports and general countryside-related content blocked on social media, a couple from Hertfordshire created Stile, an app dedicated to connecting people with the countryside

What started as a means of earning a bit of pocket money has grown into a thriving business. Young farmer Lewis Thomas has demonstrated enthusiasm, courage and determination to grow Chickwood Poultry from scratch

Farm Business Innovation, taking place on 5-6 November 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, offers the perfect opportunity to find the right diversification and new revenue streams for your farm