Past Events

Farming and Estate Diversification

'Securing the future'

Wednesday 30th January 2008

Sponsored by The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC)

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Rural Property and Business Tenancies

'Reap the rewards, avoid the pitfalls'

Wednesday 27th February 2008

Sponsored by Lloyds TSB Agriculture

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Farming and Estate Diversification

Now is the time to diversify.

In recent times depressed agricultural markets, adverse weather conditions and livestock epidemics seemed to have brought the British countryside to its knees. Today, with recovery underway, traditional rural management is being replaced with thought provoking and innovative enterprise which encourages diversity and builds a sustainable rural economy. 

Globalisation, agricultural commercialisation, market forces and increasing trade liberalisation are impacting significantly on rural livelihoods. Changing times require novel approaches to business management and development. While the changes are leading to new opportunities, neglecting your business's existing activity to establish or run a new business is one of the inherent dangers. Ignoring the danger will inevitably lead to reduced returns in the interim period. You may even jeopardise your livelihood or the ongoing viability of the farm's core business.

This practical one day conference is aimed at those working at the grass roots of the rural business industry and will provide a platform for debating the issues involved in ensuring best practice for current management whilst supporting moving your business forward.

The 2008 Farming and Estate Diversification Conference is the essential guide for the modern rural business manager.

 

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