Reports
International Farm Succession Symposium – Outcomes Report
Insights from the first International Farm Succession Symposium, bringing together practitioners and researchers from 11 countries to explore the human challenges of family farm succession and intergenerational transition.
Learn MoreFarm Succession and Inheritance in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
This comprehensive research report, produced for NFU Mutual, examines the realities of inheritance and succession in UK agriculture. It explores the barriers to succession planning, the impact on farm businesses and families, and strategies for ensuring a smooth transition between generations. A must-read for farmers, advisors, and policymakers looking to understand and improve succession processes in the sector. Rebecca Wheeler and Matt Lobley
Learn More“It’s Definitely a Good Time to Be a Farmer”: Understanding the Changing Dynamics of Successor Creation in Late Modern Society.
This academic research study, published in the Journal of Rural Studies, provides valuable insights into the challenges and decision-making processes surrounding farm succession. It explores the barriers to generational transition, the impact of family dynamics, and the strategies that can help farms successfully plan for the future. Essential reading for farmers, advisors, and agricultural policymakers looking to improve succession planning in the sector. Hannah Chiswell and Matt Lobley
Learn MoreSuccession In The Family Farm Business
This research study, published in the Journal of Farm Management, provides an in-depth analysis of succession planning in family farming businesses. It examines the barriers to transition, the economic and emotional factors influencing decision-making, and the strategies that can help farm businesses achieve a smooth generational handover. A valuable resource for farmers, advisors, and agricultural professionals focused on long-term sustainability. Matt Lobley
Learn MoreDimensions of intergenerational farm business transfers in Canada, England, the USA and Japan
This academic research paper, published in the Japanese Journal of Rural Economics, examines the barriers to farm succession, the impact of family and business dynamics, and the strategies that support effective generational transitions. It provides valuable insights for farmers, advisors, and policymakers seeking to strengthen farm continuity and sustainability. Uchiyama, Lobley et al
Learn MoreUnbroken Threads? Succession and its Effects on Family Farms in Britain
Published in the Sociologia Ruralis journal, this research study examines the barriers to farm succession, the influence of family dynamics, and the decision-making processes that shape generational transitions in farming. Essential reading for farmers, advisors, and researchers seeking to navigate the complexities of farm succession planning. Clive Potter and Matt Lobley
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