Tue, 27 May 2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 'We make more money from weddings now than farming'

From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

* Three quarters of farmers now rely on non-farming enterprises
* Farmers diversify into activities such as falconry, helicopter rides, spas, and solar farms
* Income from farming has decreased due to wet winters and dry springs
* Inheritance taxes on farms have sparked protests across the country
* Labour government's decision to close grants for sustainable farming practices has caused further outrage
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