Farmers, landowners and land managers from across Yorkshire and the North East who are looking to maximise the value of their land and property are invited to Northallerton for an evening of expert advice and detailed discussion on securing the future of their rural business.

Presented jointly by agricultural business advisers H&H Land & Estates and H&H Insurance Brokers, industry-leading professionals will share valuable insights on diversification, legal considerations, finance, and insurance.

Free to attend, Corinne Cooper, an account executive for H&H Insurance Brokers, Northallerton, office will host this Future Proofing Your Farming Business event, taking place on Thursday, November 14, at 6.30pm, with a pie and peas supper at Romanby Golf & Country Club in Northallerton.

The evening is free but guests are asked to register attendance here.

The agenda will include short presentations followed by Q&A sessions with experts in their fields:

  • Robert Jauneika, Associate Director at H&H Land & Estates will discuss how to identify development and diversification opportunities, and things to watch out for when negotiating with potential development partners;
  • Caroline Hawcroft of Knights Solicitors will cover the legal issues in diversification projects and succession planning;
  • Oliver Maxey and Rob Cleasby of Virgin Money will discuss sustainable rural finance solutions and farm financing options;
  • Max Perris of Crawford Agriculture will talk about how diversification and new farming trends are impacting agricultural insurance.

Robert Jauneika, who heads up the North Yorkshire team for co-hosts H&H Land & Estates, says: “This is a very challenging time for the farming community across the UK, and the Budget raises more issues, but the changes in the focus of Government support are also creating opportunities for progressive farmers and landowners to maximise their funding and diversify their revenue streams.

“We want to clarify these opportunities for our guests, and our panel of experts will be offering advice and guidance on some of the most important legal issues facing farmers and landowners as they navigate their way forward through the current fast-changing agricultural landscape.”