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1. Couple diversify family farm to 'his and her' projects, Buckinghamshire
For Ted and Jackie Howard-Jones inheriting the family farm in 2005 provided the opportunity to capitalise on its stunning location and practical facilities to establish multiple business ventures.
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2. Dairy farmers turned brewers, Warwickshire
The demand for aromatic beers full of flavour that are still able to hold their strength has opened-up doors for those looking for new business opportunities, and for the Reynolds family, this was an opportunity they couldn’t miss out on.
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3. Diversifying into goat-rearing brings a breath of fresh air to family business, Cheshire
The decision to move away from milking cows was not an easy one for Tim and Marnie Dobson. However, the change in direction has initiated a ‘brakes-off’ approach and allowed the family to embrace new opportunities.
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4. Farm shop supports business growth, Cheshire
The old lambing shed at Mosley Hall farm now plays home to a state-of-the-art farm shop and café with an in-house deli and butchers.
The desire to diversify to help supplement the farm business, providing an additional income as well as more jobs for family members, has seen the creation of a food retail outlet space that has gone from strength to strength over the last three years.
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5. Four diversification projects meeting market needs, Scotland
In the space of 11 years, Duncan and Vicki McConchie have created four complementary businesses, with a collective turnover of £1.5 million, all of which have been born out of identifying and meeting the needs of the market.
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