"It was a difficult loss, with us being so young and trying to run a business." - Approaching succession as a young farmer

Succession is a difficult question to broach in any farming family but it is vital to get the ball rolling. Alex Black takes a look at what young farmers need to consider when starting the conversation

Alex Black
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"It was a difficult loss, with us being so young and trying to run a business." - Approaching succession as a young farmer

Succession is a difficult question to broach in any farming family but it is vital to get the ball rolling. Alex Black takes a look at what young farmers need to consider when starting the conversation...

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