Whether it’s branching into new crops, adding livestock, developing tourism opportunities, or processing products on farm, diversification can open up fresh income streams and reduce risk.
For NFU members, it’s a chance to explore new skills and interests and, sometimes, it’s a necessity to keep the business sustainable in a changing market.
While it may start as a way to make ends meet, many farmers discover that diversification brings unexpected rewards. It can strengthen resilience, make use of underutilised resources, and create closer connections with customers.
