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Farm Diversification on Tenanted Farms
The tiered reduction of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) subsidies and the ongoing lack of clarity surrounding the Environmental Land Management subsidy grow increasingly prevalent as time progresses towards 2027. As a result, non-agricultural income in the form of diversification appears to be increasingly appealing as a means of reducing financial...
The Farm Business Innovation Show – Only 5 Days Away!
The Farm Innovation Show 2021 is just 5 days away, starting at 10am on Wednesday 10th November. We’ve been urging everyone within rural and agricultural business to attend! Make sure you take a day to attend, to ensure you are inspired and well equipped to diversify your own business. Free tickets are still available, get yours here...
What Will We Be Speaking About At The Farm Innovation Show?
Now just under 2 weeks away, The Farm Innovation Show 2021 is set to be an insightful, must attend, rural business exhibition! Make sure you attend to keep yourself up to date and well equipped to diversify. Don’t miss out, book your free tickets...
Join Us at The Farm Business Innovation Show
Its just under 3 weeks until The Farm Innovation Show 2021, a fantastic event offering ideas, opportunities and advice on all things diversification! Whether your farming business is already diversified or not, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out, book your free tickets...
Commercial Rentals – Regulation & Legislation
Often, the go to diversification on farm is commercial rentals. Many farms have under-utilised buildings no longer required for the agricultural operation. But how do you ensure the conversion and rental of these buildings remains legal and above board? Read on for an insight!Is commercial lettings the right enterprise for you and your farm? Use...
Reasons to Have a Vision
When we talk to people about diversifying their farm, time and time again we find that they are distinctly lacking a holistic vision. What do we mean by a vision? Why are they important to the ongoing strategy and development of your rural business? Read on to find out!You can begin your journey towards creating a vision for your farm by using our...
6 Glamping Essentials – Before You Begin
Glamping is the hot topic of the moment when discussing farm diversification. Is it a one size fits all solution? Is it an easy cash in? In our experience, no…. glamping enterprises don’t suit everyone!However, a thorough, well informed business review should provide a confident answer to the glamping question on your farm. Start by...
Business Plans – A 5 Step How To Guide
Want to diversify your farm business? You’ll need a business plan! A well informed business plan will ensure you personally stay aligned with your business goals and will be invaluable when seeking funding or partnerships.So how do you write a business plan? Read on to find...
Farm Shops – Top 10 Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
So you’ve decided you want to start a farm shop. Perhaps you’ve even read our last blog post which helped you identify your opportunity for a retail diversification?But what licensing and regulation must be in place before you can begin trading? Read our top 10 below now!Contact us today for a no obligation initial consultation to...
Farm Shops – Food for Thought
Since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, a huge 92% of farm retailers reporting significant increase in new customers according to research by the Farm Retail Association (FRA). This equated to an estimated combined turnover of £1.5 billion across the UK. This has caused a much more prevalent awareness of farm retail across...