Succession
Succession – it’s a big nut to crack!
At this year’s SIDE event, several farmers shared their experiences, something that is unusual in the industry. In amongst the good, the bad and the ugly, the biggest takeaway for a successful succession is to start early. Words Chris Coughlan.
A woman with a farming future
An addition to the family is on the horizon for Finja Philips, with a new generation for the family. Her first baby is due in March, luckily the perfect “time” for a spring calving calendar laughs Finja. By Claire Ashton.
A new chapter in farming career
Succession is more than a television drama - it’s part of real life for many farming families. Hamish Hammond reports on his own family experience.
Success with consensus
Everyone involved needs to get around the table to achieve a consensus for a successful farm succession plan. By Elaine Fisher.
Encouraging daughters to farm
Now is probably the best time ever for women to be accepted and involved in agriculture, Elaine Fisher writes.
Keeping the farm in the family
Death is the only certainty in life and it’s important to have a succession plan in place before any such event. Sheryl Brown talked to Paul and Cameron Shepherd about the planning and execution of a successful succession plan for their family farm.