Diversifying into agritourism reaps rewards for Beltex record holders

For south-west Scotland farmers Neale and Janet McQuistin, the lockdown of spring 2020 provided an unexpected kick-start for their venture into the tourism market, which had always been a long-term goal. Lynsey Clark finds out more

12 September 2024 鈥� 6 min read

Well known in the pedigree sheep world, the McQuistins hold the Beltex breed record with their shearling ram, Airyolland Castro, which sold for 65,000gns in 2018. However, the exposed hill land of High...

SIGN UP: How to successfully diversify your farm business

Hear from an expert panel on how to plan your on-farm diversification project and the risks to look out for

Rachael Brown

03 September 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Diversification

Suckler cows and speedboats 鈥� how a watersports diversification has helped an organic beef enterprise to thrive

Few beef farmers can claim that skippering a speedboat is part of the working day, but the Scott-Park family's lochside location has provided opportunities to supplement the income from their organic suckler herd

Wendy Short

06 August 2026 鈥� 7 min read

Diversification

How a golf course diversification became a resounding success on a West Yorkshire farm

Diversifying into golf may be an expensive option, but Philip Rowbottom's farm business is thriving as a result

Mia Willemsen

26 July 2026 鈥� 4 min read

51AV视频

Agriculture's National Classifieds