Diversification
Diversification on a Shoestring
As of 2022, 58% of Scottish farms have diversified beyond traditional agriculture. Notably, diversified farms earned an average of £24,200 more than their non-diversified counterparts. Diversification not only boosts income but also enhances business resilience, fosters community engagement, and aligns with evolving agricultural policies. This article explores the key challenges and solutions to help you…
Kenneth Bone: Diversifying for a Thriving Island Community
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Kenneth Bone from Glenkiln Farm on the Isle of Arran. Kenneth Bone farms Glenkiln Farm on the Isle of Arran with his family. They won the Diversified Farm of the year award at last year’s Scottish Agriculture Awards, as well as taking home the Champion of Champions trophy. The business…
Natural Capital – Loch Leven’s Larder
Loch Leven’s Larder is an enterprise with the farm to fork concept at its core, with the farm providing produce to the café and shop. Since 2005, the larder has put community and sustainability at the forefront of its operations, to provide the Loch Leven area a place to enjoy locally sourced healthy food…
Rural Roundup – Agritourism, the People, the Places, the Produce
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers, Robert Ramsay & Osla Jamwal-Fraser to talk about agritourism, opportunities to diversify and the added value opportunities for Scottish Agriculture. FAS Resources Alternative Enterprises | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm…
Agribusiness News November 2023 – Sector Focus: Croft Diversification
Diversification is a great way to add value to your existing physical and personal assets, add a new income stream to your farming business, and can be both financially and personally rewarding for you and your family. It can involve adapting and changing your current business to meet new trends, markets, and customer demands which…
Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Jock Gibson, Edinvale Farm (Diversification Story)
This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had along the way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the story of Jock Gibson from Edinvale Farm. Jock…
Diversifying with Forestry Machinery: Farm Woodlands Information Note
This Information Note summarises details on Forestry Grant Scheme Harvesting & Processing grants for Aim 1 applicants, (diversification) and show-cases two farmers who have utilised it.