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About Farm Diversification
Farm Diversification is a term usually used when considering establishing new non-agricultural or novel agricultural enterprise on a farm.
The range of possible enterprises is only limited by the market and the resources of the business. Estimates suggest that almost 50% of farm businesses in Scotland have diversified.
For some enterprises, the market is already well developed and in some cases saturated, therefore careful research and planning is required to minimise the risk of failure.
Farm Diversification - issues to consider
Farm Diversification is the establishment on a farm of a new enterprise and is the term usually used when considering a non-agricultural or novel enterprise.
Tenant Farmer Diversification
The Agricultural Holdings (Scotland Act) 2003 introduced provisions which allow greater opportunity for tenant farmers to diversify their activities.
About The SAC Diversification, Non Food Crop and Renewable Energy Database
What Is The SAC Diversification, Non Food Crop and Renewable Energy Database?
Grants and Financial Incentives
Funding for renewable energy and diversification projects is available in Scotland through Rural Development Contracts – Rural Priorities.