The Succession Series

4 Conversations Every Farming Family Needs to Hear

_{Ever felt like no one’s saying the thing that needs to be said about succession?}

_{You’re not alone.}

_{Across Australia and New Zealand, farming families are quietly wrestling with how to hand the farm to the next generation without tearing the family apart.}

_{We’ve handpicked 4 of the most powerful, honest conversations we’ve recorded on farm succession featuring top experts, real farming families, and practical, no-BS wisdom.}

_{Whether you’re only starting to think about succession, are already in the thick of planning, or feel stuck in conflict, there will be nuggets of gold in these conversations for you.}

_{🎧 Press play in the ute, tractor or header. Choose how you want to consume - listen to the audio while out and about or watch the video interviews on the go.}

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Perfect for:

Next-gen farmers ready to lead
Current owners looking to transition with confidence
Families wanting to start real conversations and avoid future conflict

Because the best time to talk succession is before it becomes urgent.

What’s Inside:

Succession or Just Good Business Practice With Isobel Knight

Succession or just good business practice? In this conversation, we explore how timely, proactive business structure and clarity can ease succession challenges and turn a stressful process into a natural outcome of running an effective family farm.

The World’s Largest Look into Farm Succession with Mike Stephens

Mike Stephens shares global research findings and decades of experience guiding families through the process. His ability to ask precise, insightful questions helps families cut through complexity and move toward clear, lasting succession outcomes.

Another Look Into Successful Succession with Isobel Knight

Isobel Knight shares how sound business practices, empathy, and future-focused thinking can turn a tense process into a positive one for the whole family. This conversation offers a grounded, hopeful perspective for those ready to tackle succession well.

Succession…
Warts and All with Lyn Sykes

Where does succession go wrong? Often with unclear roles, poor communication, and no plan. Lyn Sykes unpacks how to avoid the common traps and play your part, whether you're the parent, child, or in-law.

BONUS!

More Must-Listen Conversations

Because this topic is too important to stop at four… we are also throwing in two more amazing conversations.

Making Farm
Succession Work With Isobel Knight

Succession is often misunderstood and avoided. In this episode, we unpack what succession really involves and how clear plans, respect, and good governance can make all the difference for farming families ready to plan their future together.

Succession Part 2 Building Trust within Farming Families with Tony Catt

Trust is critical to any high-performing team and essential to succession. We explore how to build (or rebuild) trust, why it breaks down, and the crucial
role it plays in setting up families for
success.

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