The Society of Agriculture’s latest lunchtime online CPD webinar brought together leading voices from across the sector to explore what “future-proofing” really means for farming businesses in 2026.
Chaired by Simon Haley, the session focused on navigating both the external challenges farmers cannot control and the strategic decisions they can.
Margaret Scarrott FCCA of Evolution ABS examined the implications of the November 2024 tax changes, particularly the impact of APR and BPR now being capped at £2.5 million per person. She highlighted how the planning landscape has shifted significantly for family farms and urged businesses to understand their family’s risk profile, quantify potential inheritance tax exposure, and ensure tax considerations inform – but do not dominate – succession conversations.