Levels of Investment at an Emotional, Professional and Financial Level Renting – At a horticulture level it’s much easier to find land to rent than to buy. There are some key principles to have in mind when it comes to searching for land to rent. First, it’s important to think in terms of security. Is…Continue reading Buying versus Renting Land: pros & cons
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states; “Life begins the day you start a garden”. This is a wonderful sentiment, but unfortunately one that currently feels out of reach for many of us. As the price of housing, energy, food, and transport continue to soar, many of us find ourselves too preoccupied with our…Continue reading Life begins the day you start a garden
In our last blog piece, we answered different questions posed in a workshop-based session at the ORFC this year. We’d like to continue the conversation by answering more specific questions that came up at the workshop under the theme of succession and meeting the diverse needs of new entrants and ageing farmers. Q) With an…Continue reading Succession Potential and Diverse Needs
What are the Barriers and Where is the Support? In our previous blog ‘ORFC22 Reflections & Challenges New Entrants Face in Building a Farming Career’ we rounded up our thoughts after hearing from a range of organisations touching on the research and work, they’re involved with, in tackling issues around access to land, training and…Continue reading A Roadmap of Insights and Support Services in Response to the Barriers Facing New Entrants
