Diversification Opportunities

Our advice and support has been most frequently sought on the following subjects.

ALTERNATIVE CROPS (read more...)

There are a number of different crops that should be considered as alternatives to the more traditional crops. The restructuring of the CAP and Agenda 2000 have led to the lowering of support and a change in emphasis to some enterprises. Landowning Initiatives are able to provide advice on the suitability of a number of crops and can provide information on potential markets and support for grants.

ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK (read more...)

There is considerable scope for setting up alternative animal enterprises, these can replace existing systems or be run as a complement to them. Landowning Initiatives can provide information on the suitability and setting up of such enterprises, we are able to advise on a wide range of alternatives, some of which are detailed below. If there are any further ideas you require assistance feel free to contact us.

BUILDINGS and PROPERTY (read more...)

Many farms and rural properties have a great deal of potential for development or for earning an income. With the problems that the agricultural industry is facing at the moment this could be the key to finding an important alternative source of income for many farming families. There are a number of options that are available to people looking to utilise the buildings that are possibly redundant. Landowning Initiatives would be glad to provide further information on any of the options mentioned below and any others that you feel are relevant.

CO-OPERATIVES

EQUESTRIAN ENTERPRISES (read more...)

Activities involving horses are on the increase and many people feel that this is an area where a reasonable return with minimal outlay is possible. Landowning Initiatives will be able to advise on a suitable type of enterprise and help identify markets and potential customers and marketing strategies. Many of these enterprises will complement the present farming situation and some ideas may not need a lot of land or capital outlay. Landowning Initiatives can provide information on the suitability and setting up of such enterprises, we are able to advise on a wide range of alternatives, some of which are detailed below.

FRESH AND SALT WATER FISH (production on land) (read more...)

There are a lot of farms which have access to some sort of water facility, be it natural streams and rivers or artificial irrigation lakes and reservoirs or even ponds which only have amenity value. For people in this situation it may be possible to develop one or more enterprises using these facilities to generate income. For farmers who are interested and situated near to the coast then there may be options on fish production for replenishing sea stocks. Landowning Initiatives will be pleased to offer assistance to those thinking about these options and can help develop new ideas.

FOOD & DRINK (read more...)

Consumers are becoming more aware of the safety of their food and in some cases do not trust some of the big food manufacturers. This means that there may be considerable scope for adding value to farm produce at farm level by making the raw materials into the final product that can be sold to retail outlets or consumers directly in the UK world wide. Landowning Initiatives are able to provide information, make suggestions and help set up proposed food and drink enterprises.

FORESTRY, TIMBER & WOODLAND (read more...)

People are very much more aware of the importance of the environment and the role that trees and forestry products have to play in maintaining and enhancing the landscape. There are now a number of grants available for the planting and maintaining of new woodlands and maintenance of existing woodland and forest. These grants are available from Europe, Nationally and locally. Landowning Initiatives will be pleased to offer help and support to farmers to identify grant availability and suggest suitable projects.

HEAT AND ENERGY (read more...)

Everyone is well aware of the possibility that non-renewable energy sources are going to run out eventually, this means that the search is on for cheap renewable energy sources. Farmers and landowners may be able to help provide some of the alternatives, by producing crops that can be used for fuel or by providing land that is suitable for developing energy sites on. Landowning Initiatives would be pleased to offer assistance in suggesting suitable schemes and helping to get them up and running.

LAKE AND RIVER CONSTRUCTION

LEISURE, SPORT and TOURISM (read more...)

The public are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of leisure and sport time. In a time where stress levels are high and many people have a reasonable income, they are turning to different leisure and sporting pursuits to improve health, reduce stress and make more quality time with family and loved ones. Landowning Initiatives are able to give advice on the types of enterprise that is suitable and discuss the options for marketing and preparing the activities.

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Interested in: Alternative Crops
Alternative Livestock
Buildings and Property
Co-operatives
Equestrian Enterprises
Fish production (on land)
Food and drink
Forestry, Timber and Woodland
Heat and Energy
Lake and River construction
Leisure and Sport
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