Diversification

With many farmers looking for new income streams, Strutt and Parker’s Ed Mansel Lewis takes a look at the opportunities for rural estates

Outdoor activity packages recently became part of the offering for guests staying in one Trudi Cueto and Eric Linklaters three holiday cottages on the mixed family farm in East Lothian.

Outdoor activity packages recently became part of the offering for guests staying in one Trudi Cueto and Eric Linklater’s three holiday cottages on the mixed family farm in East Lothian.

The pandemic has given people a greater appreciation of the landscapes farmers provide, with 71 per cent of people saying they feel fortunate to be able to access the British countryside a new survey has found.

The limit on the number of people at weddings has been scrapped from June 21 but other restrictions remain in place

The options to add value to cereals are limited but the Milne family have found a way to turn a commodity into a premium product.

Britain’s agritourism sector is booming since the coronavirus pandemic, leading it to become one of the fastest growing sectors of the rural economy.

The market for solar farms has been reinvigorated by the focus on sustainability but there are pitfalls for landowners. Boulton Cooper’s Stewart Hamilton highlights the importance of careful tax planning

By focusing on consistency and continual improvement, the Moorhouse family has not only built a successful pedigree Holstein herd, but has also established a successful yoghurt-making business. Wendy Short reports.

Closing the gates at Streamvale Open Farm due to the Covid-19 pandemic was a worrying time for Chris Wilson, but he managed to turn it into an opportunity to start a new business which has just celebrated its first birthday.