Diversification
New guide helps newcomers to UK's flourishing vineyard sector
A new comprehensive guide has been launched to help newcomers into the rapidly expanding UK vineyard sector. The guide is primarily aimed at new…
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Young farmers' pumpkin PYO enterprise flourishes after support
Trialling different pumpkin-growing techniques in the first season of a pick-your-own (PYO) diversification has helped new entrant farmers manage…
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Herts arable farm undergoes vineyard diversification as sector flourishes
A Hertfordshire arable farm has detailed its journey into wine as vineyard diversification continues to prove a popular route for many farmers…
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More farmers seeking to diversify business as BPS phases out
More farmers are planning to start or further develop diversification activities in the next five years as the BPS is being phased out, according to…
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Farms running furnished holiday lets urged to maximise tax savings
Time is running out for farms running furnished holiday lets to maximise tax savings, as new rules come into force in April 2025. Owners of furnished…
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Hill farm resorts to heavy diversification amid subsidy removal
A young couple say they are securing the long-term future of their traditional hill farm by heavily diversifying following the post-Brexit shakeup of…
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New low carbon insulation made on farms could support rural areas
The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks from farm materials could help to support rural economies and tackle labour shortages…
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Rural campaigners slam removal of furnished holiday let tax support
Abolishing the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime will punish diversified farming businesses, rural campaigners have warned. It comes as the…
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Diversification remains 'essential' to long-term farm security
Slow economic growth and high inflation have emphasised the continuing importance of diversification for farms and rural estates, a new report says…
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Farmers urged to check insurance cover for temporary glamping sites
A year on from a law change allowing farmers to profit more easily from glamping revenues, an insurance expert is reminding them to check health and…
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