Diversification: pitfalls or profits
Crocker, S.A.
Diversification: pitfalls or profits - 1986 - Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England 147 1986, 26-33 (8) .
Agriculture is, and will remain, the corner-stone of the rural economy , but many farmers have either turned to, or are considering, alternative non-farming enterprises to increase income and return on capital. This article examines the factors which should be considered in making such a choice and the possibilities of income from sport, tourism , recreation , visitor enterprises, the letting of redundant farm buildings , minerals , quarrying and landfill are reviewed.
ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES
ALTERNATIVE USES
DIVERSIFICATION
FARMING
REDUNDANT BUILDINGS
WATER-BASED RECREATION
Diversification: pitfalls or profits - 1986 - Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England 147 1986, 26-33 (8) .
Agriculture is, and will remain, the corner-stone of the rural economy , but many farmers have either turned to, or are considering, alternative non-farming enterprises to increase income and return on capital. This article examines the factors which should be considered in making such a choice and the possibilities of income from sport, tourism , recreation , visitor enterprises, the letting of redundant farm buildings , minerals , quarrying and landfill are reviewed.
ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES
ALTERNATIVE USES
DIVERSIFICATION
FARMING
REDUNDANT BUILDINGS
WATER-BASED RECREATION