Succession planning event recap

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Written By Kim Manunui

Over 50 farmers and rural professionals gathered at the Millennium Hotel in Taupō on Wednesday 21 May for a pivotal seminar hosted by BFA and Craigs Investment Partners. The event focused on farm succession planning, a topic that can be confronting for some, is often overlooked despite its importance for the future of farming businesses and families.

Attendees heard from ‘The Resilient Farmer’ Doug Avery, renowned rural advocate and mental health champion. Doug shared his lived experience with farm succession, offering a blend of emotional honesty, and practical advice, all delivered with a healthy dose of Doug Avery humour.

In addition to Doug Avery’s keynote, the event featured a diverse group of expert speakers who shared invaluable insights and strategies for tackling both the practical and emotional sides of succession planning. Nick Hume, Director and Client Advisor at BFA, emphasised the importance of open dialogue in the succession process. “Farm succession planning is often a conversation that gets put off until the last minute, but it’s one of the most important things a farming family can do to ensure their business, and legacy, can continue. We hope this event has encouraged people to engage with their support team to begin the process. If even just one family goes away from today away and begins the succession planning process then we have succeeded.” And, given the feedback coming in from the attendees, it seems as though the event has done just that with one farming family commenting that the presentation “gave us food for thought and the confidence to get things started.”

With over 50 people from the rural profession in the room, BFA used the opportunity to officially launch ‘AgriTalk’. The AgriTalk brand will act as the umbrella for all of BFA’s Agriculture related communications, resources and other activity.

Looking ahead, BFA and Craigs Investment Partners plan to continue supporting farmers with resources and events designed to foster long-term sustainability in farm businesses and help farmers navigate the complexities of succession planning.

Presented by: BFA and Craigs Investments Partners

Presentation Slides:

Click the links below to open and view the slides presented at the event.

Craigs Investment Partners Presentation
BFA Presentation
Doug Avery's Presentation
Cargill Stent Clarke Law - Lucin Fraser Presentation


If you would like to discuss Succession Planning in your business chat with your Client Advisor, or contact us here.

Attendees enjoyed a key note presentation from Doug Avery, The Resilient Farmer, and had the opportunity to gain some key insights from a panel of experts.

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