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008			090401t1987 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
035			_a(Sirsi) u10351
041			_aeng
100			_aIlberry, B.W.
245		4	_aThe development of farm diversification in the UK; evidence from Birmingham `s urban fringe
260			_c1987
350			_a0
490			_aJournal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England _v148 1987, 21-35(15)
520			_aReport 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.
650			_aALTERNATIVE USES
650			_aFARM BUILDINGS
650			_aFARMLAND
650			_aPLANNING CONTROL
690			_aRURAL PRACTICE
942			_n0
948			_c04/03/1997
999			_c6519 _d6519