AEDDA’S Farm Distillery Location Buckinghamshire Project Manager: Alexander Moss Project Team: Planning Consultant – Edgars Transport Consultant – Paul Basham Associates Ecologist – Bernwood Ecology Designers – Peak Building Consultants Distillery Consultant – Malvern Spirits Vision and Objectives Adstockfields Farm, located near Buckingham, is one of Dudley Peverill’s longest-standing clients. Having made a transition towards […]
Enterprise Stacking Explained What is Enterprise Stacking? Enterprise Stacking means running several enterprises alongside one another, where the output of one production cycle contributes to the inputs of another. In generative agriculture, this might mean that your free-range chickens graze on the aftermath of an arable crop; their waste is then used as fertiliser for […]
Five Lessons in Farming Diversification Farm diversification comes with all sorts of challenges, pitfalls and opportunities. Having been there and done that, we can tell you from our own experience that you cannot avoid making mistakes and neither can you predict the future: rural businesses operate within a continually changing landscape in terms of the […]
Embarking on a farm diversification project requires comprehensive planning and financial consideration. Farmers and landowners looking to diversify their operations can leverage various funding opportunities, including the evolving list of DEFRA and RPA-administered grant funding schemes. We’ve encountered many projects, that prior to our involvement, had become overly “grant-led”, meaning the fundamental outcomes, planning, preparation, and briefing […]
Inspired by this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, nestled within the undulating landscapes, lies a farm that echoes a symphony of innovation and sustainability. Meet the pioneers of agricultural diversification, where every nook and cranny tell a tale of evolution and forward-thinking practices. The Solar-Powered Sheep Haven At the heart of this progressive farm is […]
As we move through Autumn, we look forward to The Farming Innovation Show. This year, the event takes place on November 15th and 16th 2023 at the NEC. Do you have your ticket yet? Register for free at www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk. Make sure to come and visit us on stand FM263. Here are five compelling reasons why […]
In late July (2023) a public consultation was launched regarding proposed alterations to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. The consultation seeks feedback on proposed adjustments to housing delivery via permitted development rights for change of use and certain permitted development rights that enable agricultural diversification and development on farms. The consultation […]
From 5 am on August 3rd to 5 am on August 4th 2023, the #FARM24 campaign is taking place. This digital campaign aims to highlight the great work British farmers do as the UK’s trusted producers of high-quality food and custodians of our beautiful countryside. The movement includes those working within the agricultural industry (not […]
Steven Withers from Lloyd’s Bank discusses securing finance for your diversification project. We partnered up with Steven Withers from Lloyds Bank to discuss what it takes to create a comprehensive business plan and what information banks may need, to help you secure finance for your farm diversification projects. Read on to find out more… The […]
Off the back of an extensive consultation process, the UK government has extended the permitted development rights (PDRs) for camping and caravanning, increasing the allowed duration from 28 days to 60 days. During the previous (temporary and due to Covid-19 lockdowns) extension of the 28-day PDRs to 56 days, Pitchup.com estimated an income of approximately […]
