Succession

Church Commissioners principal asset manager Ciara Williams said ‘early' conversations were actively encouraged with ‘next generation tenants' on Agricultural Holdings Act or Farm Business Tenancies, but it should be about ‘what is the future of the business, rather than pure succession'

With the future of family farms a key concern, Harper Adams’ Dr Richard Byrne takes a look at the role they could have to play. Jonathan Wheeler reports

More than half of farmers still do not have a succession plan, with ongoing uncertainty hampering efforts to ‘proper plans'

From the bright lights of London to the familiarity of Lancashire, Heather Whalley has discovered what she is truly passionate about. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

For #FARM24, Peter Lomas made a video to encourage others to back the farming industry.

After buying his own farm in 2018, young farmer Jesper Toft Bitsch has invested in a new cow accommodation and automation. Chris McCullough reports.

More than a quarter of farmers now plan to cut back or cease farming as the average age of farmers continues to climb.

Tackling succession can be one of the most difficult things a family farming business has to face. In this special report, a farmer details his own family’s battle and how it has affected his life. Three succession consultants then give their advice and top tips.