Definitions of diversification Agricultural diversification involves movement of resources from low value commodity mix to high value commodity mix . It focuses mainly on horticulture , dairy, poultry and fisheries sector . While most definitions of diversification in developing countries do work on the assumption that diversification primarily involves a substitution of one crop or other agricultural product for another, or an increase in the number of enterprises, or activities, carried out by a particular farm, the definition used in developed countries sometimes relates more to the development of activities on the farm that do not involve agricultural production. For example, one section of the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) defines diversification as “the entrepreneurial use of farm resources for a non-agricultural purpose for commercial gain”. Using this definition DEFRA found that 56\% of UK farms had diversified in 2003. The great majority of diversification activities simply involved the renting out of farm buildings for non-farming use, but 9\% of farms had become involved with processing or retailing, 3\% with provision of tourist accommodation or catering, and 7\% with sport or recreational activities.DEFRA, Diversification in Agriculture Others adopt a broader definition, which may include development of new marketing opportunities.Iowa Dept. of Agriculture Agricultural Diversification and Market Development Bureau
Definitions of diversification Agricultural diversification can involve movement of resources from low-value commodities to high-value ones . It focuses mainly on horticultural , dairy, poultry and fisheries sectors . While most definitions of diversification in developing countries do work on the assumption that diversification primarily involves a substitution of one crop or other agricultural product for another, or an increase in the number of enterprises, or activities, carried out by a particular farm, the definition used in developed countries sometimes relates more to the development of activities on the farm that do not involve agricultural production. For example, one section of the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) defines diversification as “the entrepreneurial use of farm resources for a non-agricultural purpose for commercial gain”. Using this definition DEFRA found that 56\% of UK farms had diversified in 2003. The great majority of diversification activities simply involved the renting out of farm buildings for non-farming use, but 9\% of farms had become involved with processing or retailing, 3\% with provision of tourist accommodation or catering, and 7\% with sport or recreational activities.DEFRA, Diversification in Agriculture Others adopt a broader definition, which may include development of new marketing opportunities.Iowa Dept. of Agriculture Agricultural Diversification and Market Development Bureau
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