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Welsh farmers shun camp diversification due to 'government inaction'
Welsh farmers and landowners are turning away from camping diversification due to a lack of government action on extending permitted development…
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NIMBYism is holding rural communities back, poll finds
NIMBYism is holding rural communities back, with just 19% of people believing those who object to development have a positive impact on the…
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Campaigners call for reduction in VAT to boost rural tourism
Rural campaigners are calling for a permanent reduction in VAT for accommodation and attractions enterprises to boost rural tourism. The Country Land…
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New rights could make barn conversions more straightforward
Proposed changes to agricultural permitted development rights could sow the seeds for change on farms in England, a property expert says. The UK is…
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Deadline nears for rural start-up businesses to win £5,000
Countryside businesses only have a few days left to apply for £5,000 of financial support through the Royal Countryside Fund's rural start-up…
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Dog park diversification popularity to rise after successful planning appeal
The popularity of dog parks set up in unused fields could rise among farmers and landowners after a property consultancy won a planning appeal to…
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Farming couple's new vending machine teaches public about local food
A farming couple have added meat and fresh produce to a new public vending machine as part of their latest stage of diversification. The North…
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King's charity offering £5,000 support for rural start-ups
Businesses can now apply for £5,000 of financial support through the Royal Countryside Fund's rural start-up initiative. The charity, founded by King…
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Farmers’ income from diversification enterprises rises to 13%
British farmers’ income from diversification enterprises has risen to 13% of turnover in 2023, new research from NFU Mutual reveals. The 1% rise from…
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Project to look at suitability of Welsh hill farms for growing tea crop
The suitability of Welsh hill farms for growing productive crops of tea is being investigated in a detailed study underway in Powys. Mandy Lloyd…
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