Geography For Schools

The Scottish Executive states that around 70,000 people in Scotland are directly employed in agriculture, with significant numbers employed indirectly in downstream and ancillary industries.

Despite high levels of Government support, farming incomes have been badly depressed in recent years.

This has led to many farmers looking for new ways to generate income outwith their mainstream agricultural activities.

Diversification may not be practicable for every farmer, well planned and seasoned projects can create new sources of income for farmers, and can enhance the range of facilities available in Scotland’s rural areas.

Many farmers have already found success by diversifying into alternative enterprises to mainstream agriculture.