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Furness Peninsula Farmer Discussion Evening

Thursday 26th September 2024
| 6:30 pm
| Discussion Evening

Join us for our Farmer Discussion Evening!

Are you a farmer facing the current challenges in the industry? Don’t miss our informative discussion evening this September! Hosted in association with Redhead Accountancy Ltd of Broughton-in-Furness, the event will feature expert speakers from H&H Land & Estates, Napthens Solicitors, and Oxbury Bank. Join us as they delve into key issues and provide actionable solutions for your business.

 

Gain insights from Mark Pearson on farm lending opportunities & how to overcome issues faced by farmers in the industry, then understand future business and succession planning, farm legal health checks & property audits with Melissa Haigh & Georgina Smith, and explore the new and extended SFI offer and other grant funding available with Mark Barrow. This is an invaluable opportunity to get the answers you need to drive your farm’s success.

 

Where: Grizebeck Community Hall, Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness LA17 7XH

When: Thursday 26th September 2024, 6:30pm

 

Agenda

  • Introductions
  • Mark Pearson (Senior Agricultural Relationship Manager – Oxbury Bank)– Farm lending opportunities, current issues faced by farmers in the agricultural community and how to resolve them.
  • Melissa Haigh & Georgina Smith (Senior Associate Solicitors – Napthens Solicitors)– Strategies for future business and succession planning on farm, including documenting the legal aspects of these strategies to help avoid disputes and conducting thorough property audits.
  • Mark Barrow (Director & Chartered Surveyor -H&H Land & Estates) – Run through of the DEFRA funding opportunities currently available to maximise income, future proof your business and mitigate against future legislation changes
  • Q&A session

And of course, a  free Pie & Pea supper

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