From the editor: Ignoring succession or retirement is the worst plan of all

Having a plan in place for the end of your farming career or for the next generation to come in is often far easier said than done.

Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as Farmers Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.
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From the editor: Ignoring succession or retirement is the worst plan of all

Having a plan in place for the end of your farming career or for the next generation to come in is often far easier said than done. However, not communicating your intentions, whatever your plan, might...

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