Farm diversification: Fen Farm Dairy, Suffolk

This week we are joined by CLA member Jonny Crickmore, a third generation dairy farmer and owner of Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk who shares with us his diversification story. Jonny and his wife Dulcie saw an opportunity and started producing a specialist cheese. Identifying a gap in the market, Britain's first brie was launched in 2013: Baron Bigod.  Today they supply the hospitality sector with a range of artisan produce as well as selling direct to the public online. You will hear how Jonny and his team were able to adapt to the impacts of coronavirus and why Jonny believes more farmers should consider diversifying their businesses, now more than ever.  Visit Fen Farm Dairy’s website and online shop https://fenfarmdairy.co.uk.For more information on the Specialist Cheesemakers Association visit - http://www.specialistcheesemakers.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the CLA’s first ever Podcast series – Rural Business Uncovered.In this series we will review in detail the key issues facing landowners and rural businesses today. Season three will be available from January 2022.The Country Land & Business Association are dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of landowners and rural businesses. The Rural Powerhouse is a CLA campaign designed to unleash the potential of the rural economy. It aims to close the rural productivity gap, adding £43bn per year while transforming the lives of millions of people who live and work in the countryside.Visit WWW.CLA.ORG.UK for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.