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Farm Succession Workshop – GRDC RiskWi$e Roadshow

March 12 • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free

Farm succession can be complex, emotional and sometimes uncertain. To support farming families in navigating this process, BCG is hosting a Succession Planning Workshop as part of GRDC’s RiskWi$e initiative.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Birchip Community Leisure Centre

This workshop offers practical discussions and expert insights to help families ensure a smooth and successful transition between generations.

What to Expect

  • Guidance from Experts: Led by James Hamilton (Cultivate Advisory), the workshop will help participants tackle succession challenges while balancing business viability and family harmony.
  • Financial & Legal Insights:
    • Jack Langley (Farrell Goode Solicitors): Understanding capital gains tax and small business exemptions in succession planning.
    • Tim Findlay (Cato Advisory): Key characteristics of scalable farm businesses and the impact of rising land prices on succession.
  • Managing Family & Emotions:
    • Neville Brady (Brows Up Consulting): Strategies for separating family relationships from business decisions.

Who Should Attend?

Farming families at any stage of the succession process—whether actively transitioning, planning for the future, or seeking expert guidance.

Why Attend?

✔ Gain practical insights and expert advice
✔ Learn strategies to navigate financial, legal, and emotional challenges
✔ Walk away with actionable steps for your succession plan

📝 Registration essential – register below now to secure your spot and start planning for a successful future!


RiskWi$e is a 5-year, $30 million national initiative (2023–2028) aimed at helping Australian grain growers navigate increasing levels of risk from weather variability and price volatility. By improving understanding of the risk-reward relationships in on-farm management decisions, RiskWi$e supports growers in making informed, confident choices that maximise rewards and minimise potential losses.

Join us at the RiskWi$e Roadshow to learn how to:

  • Maximise rewards and minimise losses by understanding the risks behind key decisions on your farm.
  • Make confident choices about farm business management and succession planning with insights tailored to real-world conditions.
  • Turn uncertainty into opportunity by balancing the upside potential with the downside risks of every decision.

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Details

Date:
March 12
Time:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Organiser

Birchip Cropping Group

Venue

BIRCHIP COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE
Morrison St|Morrison St
Birchip|Birchip, Victoria|Victoria 3483|3483 Australia|Australia
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Phone
+61 3 5492 2596|+61 3 5492 2596
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