February 22, 2022

Farm Diversification: The little-known planning rule of huge benefit to farms

Farm Diversification: The little-known planning rule of huge benefit to farmers A little known element of the Permitted Development Rights allows farmers to apply to change […]
February 20, 2022

Angus farm wins diversification award for agritourism efforts

Angus farm wins diversification award for agritourism efforts A farm that offers visitors the chance to walk alpacas, feed the animals and groom a highland cow […]
February 18, 2022

Farming policy delivery is slow but heading in right direction

Farming policy delivery is slow but heading in right direction Anyone hoping for details on the future course of Scotland’s farming policy to emerge when rural […]
February 16, 2022

New guide helps young farmers with farm business planning

New guide helps young farmers with farm business planning A new online guide has been created for young farmers to help with their career and farm […]
February 15, 2022

5 Profitable farm diversification for poultry farmers

5 Profitable farm diversification for poultry farmers For some types of agricultural land, the farm diversification opportunities can seem endless. If you are a livestock farmer, […]
February 14, 2022

Defra revises 2020 stats on better farm diversification earnings

Defra revises 2020 stats on better farm diversification earnings Income from farm diversification projects outperformed expectations in 2020, resulting in Defra revising upwards its figure for […]
February 12, 2022

Farm diversification: Dog enterprises ‘win-win’ for farmers

Farm diversification: Dog enterprises ‘win-win’ for farmers With the growth of pet ownership, providing facilities for dogs could be a lucrative farm diversification as well as […]
February 10, 2022

New review aims to support tenant farmers accessing ELM scheme

New review aims to support tenant farmers accessing ELM scheme An independent review chaired by Baroness Kate Roc will look at how tenant farmers and tenancies […]
February 9, 2022

Farm diversification: holidaymakers look for dog friendly options

Farm diversification: holidaymakers look for dog-friendly options Ninety-five per cent of dog owners are looking to take their pet on holiday, research from leading rural insurer […]