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Welcome back to the FiPL Farm Diaries, brought to you by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.

In this episode, we explore how FiPL grants are helping farm businesses diversify. Farming in the Dales isn't just about livestock on the hills; it's about identifying gaps in the market and preserving heritage in new, commercially viable ways.

We speak to two couples who have transformed derelict buildings into thriving businesses - one focusing on inclusive tourism, and the other on reviving a traditional taste of the Dales.

🎧 In This Episode, We Hear From:

• Paul & Andrea Dixon (Nateby, Cumbria/Dales Border):Paul and Andrea discuss their project to convert a derelict barn (previously used for cattle in the 70s) into a high-spec accessible holiday let.

• Ben & Samantha Spence (Curlew Dairy, Wensleydale):Ben shares the journey of Curlew Dairy, moving from a finance career in Manchester back to the Dales to start a cheese business in a double garage. With FiPL funding, they have now expanded into restored stone barns on the Bolton Estate.

This is episode 8 out of a 12-part series.

DEFRA have recently announced an extension of the FiPL funding to 2029. Please contact your local FiPL officer for more details. ⁠fipl@yorkshiredales.org.uk