Diversification into Farm Tourism: Case Studies from Wales

diversification

intensification of farming

extensive farming methods

single farm payments

capital costs

Brecon Beacons National Park (BBNP)

Aberhyddnant Farm

organic status

the Soil Association

Organic Centre Wales

Aberystwyth University.

Tir Gofal

Brownie packs

National Park’s ‘Guided Walks’ programme

University of the Third Age.

Crai Valley Produce

Fairtrade

Aberyddnant Farm Cottages

Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome

WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Cantref adventure farm

Cantref Riding Centre

Cantref tourist accommodation

Cantref walking trail

Further reading links

Arnold J. 2004. Why rural tourism is not picnic. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3683742.stm

Farmers Guardian. 2008. Two sisters, two farms and two successful farming-linked diversification ventures. http://www.farmersguardian.com/two-sisters-two-farms-and-two-successful-farming-linked-diversification-ventures/15505.article

Related websites

Defra (Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs, UK) Farm Diversification Benchmarking Study:

http://archive.defra.gov.uk/evidence/economics/foodfarm/reports/farmdiv/

Farm and Diversification. Biz/ed: http://www.bized.co.uk/current/mind/2004_5/251004.htm

Welsh Assembly Government: Farm Diversification in Wales 2006/07:

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/statistics/headlines/agric2008/hdw200806242/?lang=en