A one-off event is to be held at the Three Counties Showground, to discuss the future of farming, and the issues that need to be addressed in the sector.

The Three Counties Agricultural Society will be hosting a new special event on November 21 at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, to discuss the future of farming and to share expert tips and practical solutions for succession planning.

The event, ‘Let’s Talk About Succession For You And Your Business’, has been carefully curated for people in the agricultural sector who may be dealing with the challenge of succession planning, and might benefit from knowledge, guidance and practical tips from professionals and industry experts.

The informative talk will feature a range of specialists from a variety of industries, alongside farmers who have undergone succession planning themselves, and will include a question-and-answer session, breakout sessions to discuss popular topics in greater detail, as well as one-to-one opportunities with experts and farmers and the chance to network with others.

Participating at the event will be Brian Richardson, the UK head of agriculture at Virgin Money,  Jonathan Powell, agricultural business manager at Virgin Money, Lucie Hammond from the business advisory and chartered accountancy firm, Hazlewoods, and Martin Waite, co-founder of Ashbridge Partners, a specialist firm offering financing advice to those in the landed estate sector.

Other participants include Jon Johnson, founder of Mountain Perspective, a specialist firm offering business consultancy and a range of support services and  Iain Morrison from MFG Solicitors LLP, one of the oldest established solicitors in the country.

Both breakout sessions will be accompanied by the event sponsors, Virgin Money, including Brian Richardson, UK head of agriculture and Jonathan Powell, agricultural business manager, both offering their expertise and insight into successful succession planning.

David Prescott, chief executive officer of the Three Counties Agricultural Society said that succession planning is an "essential process" to protect assets, businesses, and the families that are behind them.

"Here at Three Counties, we understand it is imperative to provide advice and guidance, to further support the future viability of the farming industry as a whole.”