Diversification

Welsh Government wants the country to grow more of its own fruit and veg. But will the horticulture start-up grant be enough to tempt farmers to diversify?

The Government has pledged more than £100m to help level up rural communities and businesses, it has been announced.

Farm-based solar projects will be an important part of the energy mix going forward but ’mega’ arrays of ground mounted panels will continue to face opposition, the NFU has said.

Farmers and landowners could benefit from a drive for new infrastructure, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV)

With Italian farmers looking to utilise biogas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farm, Strutt and Parker’s Oliver Harwood takes a look at what the UK can learn from Italy.

H&H said the ’cunning little loophole’ used by Jeremy Clarkson could help those looking to convert agricultural buildings for diversification projects

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee has said farmers should feel reassured after the Government announced its support for the committee’s recent tree planting report.

Growers considering entering the market warned to consider the high capital costs and risks involved

Alec and Caroline Matheson have developed a successful charcuterie business from their home at Bogrow Farm in the Scottish Highlands. Katie Fallon finds out more.

Diversification which require small initial investments and low management were becoming increasingly popular as farmers look to replace the income from direct payments.