Defra

Farm Diversification in England

The position of agriculture in the UK economy is changing.  A possible and rational response to these changing economic circumstances is for farmers to seek to enhance their household income from sources other than conventional farming production through diversifying their business activities.

Diversification is widely thought to offer considerable scope for improving the economic viability of many farm businesses. Many farm diversification activities can also provide benefits for the wider rural economy and community by, for example, encouraging and providing additional job opportunities.

Coverage:England

Geographic Breakdown: Regional

Next release date: January 2012

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