Case Study: Identifying opportunities boosts hospitality venture
Barbara Smith’s grandparents first came to their c.40 hectare Northamptonshire farm in 1924. Over time, it has been gradually added to, with a further 162 hectare.
19 October 2022
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3 min read
Case Study: Raising a glass to the farm's future
Running a farm and setting up a new venture at the same time is not without its challenges, but it’s an option an increasing number of UK farmers are exploring. In this article, Chris Walsh, NFU Mutual’s Farm Insurance Specialist, explores some initial considerations around farm diversification.
19 October 2022
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3 min read
Diversification: an expert's view
Chris Walsh, Farm Insurance Specialist at NFU Mutual, explains why, with so much uncertainty and increasing financial pressure, there has never been a more important time to explore diversification opportunities.
18 October 2022
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1 min read
How and when to get started
Running a farm and setting up a new venture at the same time is not without its challenges, but it’s an option an increasing number of UK farmers are exploring. In this article, Chris Walsh, NFU Mutual’s Farm Insurance Specialist, explores some initial considerations around farm diversification.
19 October 2022
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3 min read
Promoting your farm diversification
There’s no doubt that consumers are becoming increasingly passionate about supporting local businesses and maintaining a sense of community. What’s more, shopping locally also reduces our carbon footprint. The trend for traceable, quality, local produce continues to grow and it’s worth considering how you can utilise this movement to benefit the promotion of your diversification venture.
20 October 2022
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2 min read
Putting safety first
As we’ve seen today, making your farm a safer place to work and live doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In an industry that, this year, recorded almost double the number of fatal injuries, we can all agree that it has never been more important to rethink risk and put safety first.
30 July 2021
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1 min read
Rural Crime: Protecting your farm diversification
Following recent research by NFU Mutual on the impact of rural crime, farmers can help safeguard their businesses by actioning the advice below from Rural Affairs Specialist, Rebecca Davidson.
20 October 2022
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1 min read
Staying safe on your farm
Risk management is an essential part of running any farm. However, when you diversify, the added risks that arise from your new venture are likely to be completely new to you.
20 October 2022
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2 min read
