http://www.fwi.co.uken-gbMon, 07 Jun 2010 10:47:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/07/121618/solar-cash-for-farmers-as-feed-in-tariffs-inspire-new-generation.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/07/121618/solar-cash-for-farmers-as-feed-in-tariffs-inspire-new-generation.htmlThe arrival of feed-in tariffs means that putting photo-voltaic panels on your barn roofs could make financial sense, says David CousinsMon, 07 Jun 2010 10:47:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/06/117032/dairy-event-looks-at-diversification-opportunities.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/06/117032/dairy-event-looks-at-diversification-opportunities.htmlThis year's Diversifarm exhibition at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show will look at opportunities in renewables.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/24/115306/cutting-energy-bills-with-gaia-wind-turbines.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/24/115306/cutting-energy-bills-with-gaia-wind-turbines.htmlGaia-Wind develops and manufactures small, proven and efficient small wind turbines to supply electricity to properties such as private houses, farms, offices and companies. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/11/110141/rural-residents-shocked-by-new-swingers-club.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/11/110141/rural-residents-shocked-by-new-swingers-club.htmlHow would you feel if someone opened a swingers club in your village?Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/10/110100/extra-attention-to-shooting-crops-will-be-rewarding.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/10/110100/extra-attention-to-shooting-crops-will-be-rewarding.htmlThinking about creating or improving a farm shoot? Andrew Blake relays some enthusiasts' tipsThu, 10 Apr 2008 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/04/110044/care-farming-could-put-149myear-into-the-rural-economy.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/04/110044/care-farming-could-put-149myear-into-the-rural-economy.htmlThe therapeutic qualities of rural life have long been recognised. Now farms are providing solace for people in need. Johann Tasker reports.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/29/109575/essentials-for-marketing-the-farms-ice-cream.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/29/109575/essentials-for-marketing-the-farms-ice-cream.htmlDedication is the route to success when processing your own milk as it involves more than just turning a machine. Marketing, accreditation and good package design are essentials. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/21/109441/churches-offer-lifeline-for-rural-post-offices.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/21/109441/churches-offer-lifeline-for-rural-post-offices.htmlPost Offices closures are hitting rural areas hard, but for some villagers the local church provides the answer to their postal service prayers. Tessa Gates reportsThu, 21 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/01/16/108992/new-western-barometer-farm-is-estate-based.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/01/16/108992/new-western-barometer-farm-is-estate-based.htmlThe horizons for Farmers Weekly's new western Barometer farmer extend well beyond the land he oversees just outside Wolverhampton, Andrew Blake discovers Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/01/04/108888/defra-secretary-hilary-benns-vision-of-a-prosperous-future-spelled-out-at-oxford-farming-conference.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/01/04/108888/defra-secretary-hilary-benns-vision-of-a-prosperous-future-spelled-out-at-oxford-farming-conference.htmlDEFRA secretary Hilary Benn used his inaugural speech to the Oxford Farming Conference to promote a vision of a prosperous future for the industry so long as farmers grasp the opportunities that arise.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/12/29/108851/on-farm-malt-crusher-boosts-real-ale-output.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/12/29/108851/on-farm-malt-crusher-boosts-real-ale-output.htmlA Norfolk farmer, already successfully marketing beer made from his barley, has recently diversified to help his brewing customers make better use of the grain.Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/12/11/108694/farmers-weekly-awards-film-to-be-sent-to-100-companies-and-organisations.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/12/11/108694/farmers-weekly-awards-film-to-be-sent-to-100-companies-and-organisations.html Demand for the Farmers Weekly Awards 2007 film...Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/12/03/108617/safety-and-reliability-key-to-atv-venture.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/12/03/108617/safety-and-reliability-key-to-atv-venture.htmlRiding quad bikes for leisure and pleasure rather than for inspecting sheep or spreading slug pellets is fast growing in popularity. Peter Hill reports from a Derbyshire farm cashing in on the trend.Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:15:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/07/11/105045/industry-offers-support-to-campaign.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/07/11/105045/industry-offers-support-to-campaign.htmlEndorsements for the Farmers Weekly Kids Connect Campaign - Feeding children the facts about food, have continued to flood in this weekWed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/06/05/104182/commercial-business-lets-yield-better-returns.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/06/05/104182/commercial-business-lets-yield-better-returns.htmlRental income from offices and industrial units on rural estates grew by 3% in 2006, according to new research from property firm Savills.Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:20:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/05/11/103649/growers-press-for-judicial-review-on-council-polytunnel-decision.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/05/11/103649/growers-press-for-judicial-review-on-council-polytunnel-decision.htmlNFU and soft fruit growers apply for a Judicial Review of Herefordshire County Council’s stance on polytunnels Fri, 11 May 2007 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/05/04/103501/watch-highlights-from-young-entrepreneurs-event.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/05/04/103501/watch-highlights-from-young-entrepreneurs-event.htmlA new industry event last week brought young entrepreneurs and industry leaders together to discuss how young people with fresh business ideas can drive change in farming.Fri, 04 May 2007 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/04/16/102883/ground-breaking-event-to-find-farmings-young-entrepreneurs.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/04/16/102883/ground-breaking-event-to-find-farmings-young-entrepreneurs.htmlFor the first time, a unique, one-day event will bring farming's young entrepreneurs together to learn from each other and shape tomorrow's agriculture.Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:51:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/03/08/101967/so-you-want-to.-set-up-your-own-website.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/03/08/101967/so-you-want-to.-set-up-your-own-website.htmlWhether it's attracting B&B guests, selling your own lamb or just showcasing your farm to the public, a website is a powerful marketing tool. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/01/31/101134/so-you-want-to.establish-a-caravan-site.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/01/31/101134/so-you-want-to.establish-a-caravan-site.htmlReckon you have the right location for a caravan site? Great, but it could cost more to set up than you thinkWed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/01/11/100720/diversification-to-account-for-a-quarter-of-farm-income-by-2009.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/01/11/100720/diversification-to-account-for-a-quarter-of-farm-income-by-2009.htmlIncome from diversified enterprises could account from more than a quater of farm business income by 2009, according to a survey from the Royal Bank of Scotland.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:34:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/10/06/98621/so-you-want-to.process-your-own-milk.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/10/06/98621/so-you-want-to.process-your-own-milk.htmlThe days of a local milk round are long gone - or are they? As more dairy farmers seek to add value to their product, some are returning to processing and selling their own milk direct to the consumer. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/09/21/98219/so-you-want-to.convert-to-organic-dairying.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/09/21/98219/so-you-want-to.convert-to-organic-dairying.htmlFarmers weekly asks the experts experts to look at the implications of converting to organic milk productionThu, 21 Sep 2006 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/09/12/97733/so-you-want-to.start-an-on-farm-brewery.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/09/12/97733/so-you-want-to.start-an-on-farm-brewery.htmlAn increasing number of barley growers are being tempted to add value to their crop by turning it into beerTue, 12 Sep 2006 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/09/11/97573/so-you-want-to.open-your-own-restaurant.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/09/11/97573/so-you-want-to.open-your-own-restaurant.htmlGood food is becoming increasingly popular, and some farmers are responding by opening their own restaurants or tearooms. But is good food all you need to pull in the punters? Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/08/23/97292/so-you-want-to.-grow-pharmaceutical-crops.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/08/23/97292/so-you-want-to.-grow-pharmaceutical-crops.htmlAll manner of weird and wonderful niche crops can be grown for health or nutritional uses, but are they an option for everyone? finds out Wed, 23 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/06/05/95082/so-you-want-to.-offer-storage.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/06/05/95082/so-you-want-to.-offer-storage.htmlLots of farmers have a redundant barn that could be converted into storage or light industrial units. But is it really the easy money-spinner it appears? Olivia Cooper investigatesMon, 05 Jun 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/05/09/94367/so-you-want-to.-offer-a-venue-for-weddings-concerts-or-parties.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/05/09/94367/so-you-want-to.-offer-a-venue-for-weddings-concerts-or-parties.htmlMore and more people want attractive venues in which to get married, hold a party or attend a concert. Farmers are ideally placed to capitalise on this demand, as Olivia Cooper discoversTue, 09 May 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/05/02/94266/so-you-want-to.-have-a-farm-walk.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/05/02/94266/so-you-want-to.-have-a-farm-walk.htmlHolding a farm walk or inviting the local school to visit is great way of bridging the gap between farmers and non-farmers. But how do you go about it? Johann Tasker asked the expertsTue, 02 May 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/04/05/93639/so-you-want-to.-improve-your-farm-shoot.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/04/05/93639/so-you-want-to.-improve-your-farm-shoot.htmlHow do you turn the farm shoot from a pleasant hobby into something that might make a bit of money? Suzie Horne asks the experts for adviceWed, 05 Apr 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/04/01/109985/so-you-want-to.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/04/01/109985/so-you-want-to.htmlHere you can find all of Farmers Weekly's 'So you want to...' articles, offering information and advice on diversification projects you could consider to develop your farm business.Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/03/17/93380/so-you-want-to.-open-a-farm-attraction.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/03/17/93380/so-you-want-to.-open-a-farm-attraction.htmlStarting a farm attraction has transformed the finances of some farming families but there are hurdles to overcome. Sarah Todd got the low-down from the expertsFri, 17 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/02/20/92789/so-you-want-to.-host-a-motorsport-event.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/02/20/92789/so-you-want-to.-host-a-motorsport-event.htmlThere is a type of motor sport to suit almost every piece of land, and the right venues can yield quite lucrative rewards, as Olivia Cooper discoversMon, 20 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/02/10/92606/hurry-now-with-erdp-applications.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/02/10/92606/hurry-now-with-erdp-applications.htmlFarmers wishing to apply for grant funding under the England Rural Development Programme for a new business project should start putting plans together now or risk missing out.Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/01/25/92001/so-you-want-to.-offer-fishing.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/01/25/92001/so-you-want-to.-offer-fishing.htmlAnglers will pay good money to fish a well-stocked farm lake. But think before you start digging, say the experts. Jeremy Hunt reportsWed, 25 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/01/11/91750/so-you-want-to.-build-a-wind-farm.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/01/11/91750/so-you-want-to.-build-a-wind-farm.htmlHaving a wind farm on your land sounds like the agricultural equivalent of winning the National Lottery. But there are many hurdles to jump before the first blade turns, as Olivia Cooper reportsWed, 11 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/12/20/91562/wind-farm-planned-for-northumberland-estate.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/12/20/91562/wind-farm-planned-for-northumberland-estate.htmlThe Ray Estate in Northumberland is seeking approval for a 20 turbine wind farmTue, 20 Dec 2005 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/12/20/91447/so-you-want-to.-sell-produce-at-a-farmers-market.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/12/20/91447/so-you-want-to.-sell-produce-at-a-farmers-market.htmlIt sounds like a good way of getting higher margins without massive investment. But is it that simple? Suzie Horne asks the expertsTue, 20 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/12/06/91203/so-you-want-to.-offer-horse-livery.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/12/06/91203/so-you-want-to.-offer-horse-livery.htmlWith 1.2m horses in the UK, the prospects for offering farm-based livery look good. Suzie Horne asked the experts about potential profits and possible pitfalls Tue, 06 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/10/28/92681/so-you-want-to.-make-ice-cream-from-your-milk.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2005/10/28/92681/so-you-want-to.-make-ice-cream-from-your-milk.htmlShould you join the growing throng of dairy farmers turning their milk into ice-cream? Jeremy Hunt looks at the pros and consFri, 28 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMT