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Farm Diversification Enterprises
Examples of Farm Diversification Enterprises
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Some examples of farm diversification enterprises are given below:
Novel Crops:
- Dried flower production
- Linseed production
- Herbs
- Wild flower seed production and use
- Organic crop production
Novel Livestock:
- Angora goats
- Angora rabbits
- Bee-keeping
- Cashmere goats
- Dairy goats
- Dairy sheep
- Duck egg production
- Ducks for the table
Tourist Accommodation:
- Camping barns (or stone tents)
- Chalets
- On-farm catering
- Farmhouse accommodation
- Self-catering
- Touring caravans
Leisure and Recreation:
- Farm attractions
- Clay-pigeon shooting
- Cross-country and toll rides
- Golf course development
- Horse trekking
- Golf driving ranges
- Riding centre
- Livery enterprises
Value Added:
- Ice-cream production
- Cheese production
- Smoked food products
- Farm Shop
Energy:
- Short rotation coppice
- Arable energy coppice
- Wind power
For further information on any of the above, visit SAC's Farm Diversification website.