The development of farm diversification in the UK; evidence from Birmingham `s urban fringe
Ilberry, B.W.
The development of farm diversification in the UK; evidence from Birmingham `s urban fringe - 1987 - Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England 148 1987, 21-35(15) .
Report on study in the Meridan Gap, a strip of land between Birmingham and Coventry containing 120 farms. It was found that alternative enterprises were being introduced quite rapidly. Direct marketing was the dominant form of diversification , though farm-based tourism and small-scale enterprises were increasing. Nearly 20% of the farmers obtained over half their income in such ways. One-third of the farmers were dissatisfied with land-use constraints by planning authorities and many complained that small-scale developments such as the conversion of barns to workshops , luxury homes and a brewery were turned down despite encouragement from COSIRA . Tables. Photos. References.
ALTERNATIVE USES
FARM BUILDINGS
FARMLAND
PLANNING CONTROL
The development of farm diversification in the UK; evidence from Birmingham `s urban fringe - 1987 - Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England 148 1987, 21-35(15) .
Report on study in the Meridan Gap, a strip of land between Birmingham and Coventry containing 120 farms. It was found that alternative enterprises were being introduced quite rapidly. Direct marketing was the dominant form of diversification , though farm-based tourism and small-scale enterprises were increasing. Nearly 20% of the farmers obtained over half their income in such ways. One-third of the farmers were dissatisfied with land-use constraints by planning authorities and many complained that small-scale developments such as the conversion of barns to workshops , luxury homes and a brewery were turned down despite encouragement from COSIRA . Tables. Photos. References.
ALTERNATIVE USES
FARM BUILDINGS
FARMLAND
PLANNING CONTROL