Diversification News

For many farmers, the challenge of securing stable, long-term revenue streams is an ongoing concern.

Welsh farm owners have diversified their farm into a pick-your-own pumpkin venture as well as sunflower production to extend the PYO season.

Jim Pace sought help from Kuboid in transforming his old potato processing plant into a new self-storage venture, Wantsum Self Storage.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the integration of self storage facilities into farming operations presents a range of benefits and revenue-generating opportunities for agricultural enterprises.

Off Grid Camp says it offers farmers a simple, cost-effective way to unlock a new income stream from their land.

Business partners Charles and Patrick worked with Kuboid on the complex conversion of the building to self storage.

The outdoor accommodation provider Pitchup.com is continuing its partnership with The Farming Community Network (FCN) for the second year, after the two organisations first joined forces in November 2023.

Close Brothers Asset Finance explains how it can help farmers make their diversification plans a reality.

Lord Robert Newborough, driving force behind the 12,500-acre Rhug Estate near Corwen in Denbighshire, was selected for his “exceptional leadership and innovative contributions” to sustainable agriculture and food production.

Owners of furnished holiday lettings face a race against time if they want to sell or gift their properties to maximise a number of tax advantages before they are abolished from April 2025, according to financial advice firm NFU Mutual.    

Suffolk-based Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm has recently raised a subject of open farms offering lamb cuddling activities.

Greater Manchester farmers Richard and John diversified through BNG when the farm was no longer financially viable.