Podcasts
Tabled: The Business of Food
Join Rural Policy Group as we explore the big issues shaping the business, politics, and economics of food. From farm to fork to policy framework, we’re joined by leading voices across the sector to uncover the pathways toward a more financially and environmentally sustainable food system.
Episode 2 | Keep it Simple: Planning for Family Farm Succession
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor talks to accountant and agricultural business advisor Howard Hackney, founder of Howard Hackney LLP, about taking control of succession planning to protect family farm businesses and family relationships.
In this episode, we look beyond trusts to discuss how Agricultural Property Relief (APR) reforms could lead to changes in how family farm businesses are structured and the options available to families with farming interests.
Episode 1 | Agriculture has entered the chat
Rural Policy Group is joined by farmer and blogger Olly Harrison, and the Institute of Directors’ Director General, Jon Geldart. The trio discuss the real-world impacts of APR reform on farm businesses, creating a dialogue with government to address the unintended consequences of the policy and the platform it has given the industry to talk about the challenges of producing cheap food.