For many businesses, farm diversification is an opportunity that can help sustain employment as well as secure the future viability of the farming business.

There are many agricultural businesses in the region that have successfully diversified their business.  Some of the finest examples have maximised the resources available to the farm (land, labour and capital) to produce, retail and/ or manufacture a quality product/ service that satisfies consumer demand. There are real opportunities for farmers to diversify their farming activity, to create a viable business.  This could include:-

• Producing Non Food crops
• Producing speciality and / or niche products; e.g. speciality livestock and crops for specialised markets.

The key to any successful enterprise is to ensure that you are considering what your customers demand.