Rural Development
Rural dwellers establish new enterprises to improve their income, provide employment for family and utilise available resources. Teagasc provide training and advisory services to promote and sustain a range of enterprise development in rural areas. Specialist advisers provide start-up training for those establishing new enterprises and training and advice for those who are up and running.
Teagasc Rural Development launched the publication “Branching Out” at the recent Energy and Farm Diversification Show. The new guide is designed to support farmers and their families in navigating the complexities of farm diversification.
It provides crucial insights and practical advice on a wide array of diversification opportunities, from agri-tourism, food, direct selling, specialty crops to renewable energy and value-added products.
It provides detailed guidance on everything from legal considerations and tax planning to financial management and marketing strategies and will help empower farmers and their families to successfully embark on their diversification journey.
The publication is now available online for all interested parties to access and benefit from the comprehensive guidance it offers. https://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2024/branching-out.php
The Teagasc Rural Tourism booklet is designed to quickly provide answers for readers seeking information on any aspect of rural tourism development opportunities.