The development of farm diversification in the UK; evidence from Birmingham `s urban fringe
Language: English Series: Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England ; 148 1987, 21-35(15)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38408 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 10351-1001 |
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.