David Cooper’s journey has brought him along way from when he took on his first challenge in 2004 at just 17 years old.

Having made the decision to be your own boss, it is important to decide the best legal and taxation structure for your enterprise.

Marketing is about going to the market to identify what it wants rather than just changing something you already make. This might require a complete change of attitude and the ability to turn your focus 180 degrees. It is about building a profitable business based on real customer needs ie producing something the customer needs, finding the right customers and building a good relationship. Marketing, therefore, covers a very broad range of business activities and is much more than just sales and promotion.

Andrew and Lorna uprooted and moved to the other side of Scotland in order to take-up a tenancy opportunity.

With farming roots but not from a farm, Stewart retains the drive and enthusiasm for his stock and the industry.

After completing his studies in Poultry Production, Stuart worked in industry before investing in his own laying hen units.

William was successfully awarded a contract farming opportunity that became available in the local area.

Starting from nothing, Gordon now runs a successful laying hen business.