How to tackle succession successfully

The Budget has put succession planning in the spotlight, but how do you start the conversation?

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Elaine Froese advised families to create learning plans for young farmers to develop their skills and prepare for succession.
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Elaine Froese advised families to create learning plans for young farmers to develop their skills and prepare for succession.

Succession remains a difficult subject for many farm businesses, with communication often a barrier to achieving a successful transition. However, farmers are being encouraged to start broaching these...

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