Around 80% of farmers pressurised into new revenues amid tough conditions

Around 80% of farmers have said that tough market conditions have pressurised them into considering alternative revenue streams, according to new research.

Farmers across the UK have sought to diversify from traditional arable, diary or livestock farming to use their land in different ways to boost their income.

Research commissioned by Investec Wealth and Investment and The Game Fair highlighted the continued challenges facing those working in the agricultural sector.

Interviews of 100 freehold farmers found that all surveyed are trying farming alternatives in order to boost their incomes.

By Henry Saker-Clark.

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