diversification

"The UK’s festivals and outdoor events sector continues to evolve, shaped by strong consumer demand and rising operational pressures. "

"In the current agricultural climate, farmers are increasingly looking for ways to futureproof their business."

"Watch and wait can often be a smart strategy for landowners, especially as markets develop and legislation evolves, but the carbon market is one area where a willingness to embrace new opportunities is undoubtedly paying off."

"In our digital world, the use of carbon calculators and software apps to track environmental performance have become common tools for rural businesses. "

"When you think of a gold-standard wine, your mind might gravitate towards French Champagne, an Italian Soave, or a Spanish Rioja."

"There has always been an appetite for smallholdings amongst those looking to live their own version of The Good Life."

"The growing popularity of taking the plunge in natural waters is music not only to the ears of those already championing the dopamine rush of wild swimming but for landowners keen to find new ways of diversifying and providing social value."

"The EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was created in 1957, the final iteration in the UK being the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). "

"The tourism, leisure and event sectors are becoming increasingly competitive and challenging to operate in, and the question we are asked most often by operators is: “Isn’t the market saturated?”"

"The growing demand for visitor destinations offering a wide range of experiences presents a huge opportunity for farm shop enterprises and it does not have to cost the earth. "