In the final instalment of the ASB Rural Insights Succession Series Angus catches up with experienced succession coach Sarah Barr. Sarah advocates getting on with succession planning even before the next generation has decided if they want a farming career.

Angus also touches base again with Ben Speedy, GM Rural at ASB. Ben is big on the opportunities for farmers to look for diversification opportunities to help with succession planning. Developing horticulture, on-farm accommodation/tourism ventures, investing off-farm in commercial or residential property.