Resources - The Succession Alliance

Blogs

Stay updated with expert blogs providing insights, tips, and stories on all things succession planning.

Podcasts

Insightful podcasts and audio recordings on farm succession planning, featuring expert discussions on challenges, strategies, and best practices.

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Reports

Explore in-depth analyses and findings that shed light on key trends and insights in succession planning.

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Discussion Papers

This page offers thought-provoking documents to spark discussions about strategies and challenges in succession planning.

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Succession TV

Discover engaging vlogs and insightful videos tackling the key challenges and opportunities in succession planning. In Development

Self-Help Tools

Explore a collection of practical tools tailored for farming families to navigate the succession process and strengthen their business for the future. In Development

Farm 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

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“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

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Succession 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

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Dimensions 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

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Unbroken 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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