Planning a diversification or new enterprise on the farm

With farm incomes under pressure, the need to diversify or alter enterprises is growing. This course stimulates thought on what might or might not work for the farm business. It should be of interest for businesses already pursuing research into a particular sector, as well as those who have not investigated anything yet. <...

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The course aims to highlight some of the major pitfalls that could occur, and raise awareness of such issues. It also provides a very simple framework of recording ideas, specifics etc using a SWOT template

The finer details

Course sessions can be expanded or reduced depending on the interests of the participants, and signposting given.

Course description:

Planning a diversification or new enterprise on the farm Download PDF

Who should attend?

Farmers, smallholders, farming families, diversified farms wanting to expand.

What will be covered?

Will it fit with the Farm?
Legal status of trading issues , including naming a business and marketing needs .
Tenancy Issues
Overview of general planning issues, including consents.
Tourism ventures
Food business ventures
New enterprises, alternative energy – signposting.
Estimating cash needs and basic budgeting.

Other areas of interest

Planning Your Business for the future
Marketing your business

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