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Farm Debt Mediation

New Zealand does not have a legislated farm debt mediation programme (FDM). However, there is a Farm Debt Mediation Bill in front of parliament. This article will outline why we need FDM and how the American, Australian, and Canadian experiences can inform our Bill.

Farming and Rural

The challenge of Farm Succession - revisited

Back in 2015 I wrote about the challenges of farm succession - it seems nothing is changing, apart from farmers aging...

Farming and Rural

Sharemilking Agreements

Photo by C Goodwin

For a number of years dairy industry has been an integral part of New Zealand’s economy and a sharemilking arrangement provides a stepping stone for farmers looking to become farm owners themselves.

Farming and Rural

Farm Syndication - a continuing trend (Articles & News)

Working from the old adage 'together we achieve more', farm syndication in New Zealand is now very much a part of our rural economy.

Farming and Rural

Farm Succession and Farm Syndication Aligned

Over recent years, I have heard a number of farmers ask:

Who is ever going to buy my farm?

With the level of farm profitability and debt how could a family member ever succeed to this farm?

Farming and Rural

The farm succession challenge

In this article, Brett Gould, discusses the challenges and considerations of succession planning in the farming sector. Brett is a partner in Gibson Sheat’s Masterton office (formerly Logan Gold Walsh). He has broad experience in rural law, and specialises in farm succession and farm syndication.

Photo by C Goodwin

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