Diversification: pitfalls or profits
Language: English Series: Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England ; 147 1986, 26-33 (8)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37392 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 4089-1001 |
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.