On Farm Legal with Tavendale + Partners

Mark Tavendale & Mark Copeland | Legal Matters with Tavendale & Partners

On Farm Legal with Tavendale + Partners

Show Notes

Today on The Rural Roundup we wrap up our multi-week look at succession as part of Legal Matters with Tavendale & Partners, expertly navigating the primary sector's legal landscape.

For the finale, Andy was joined by:Mark Tavendale – South IslandMark Copeland – North Island

We compare how succession plays out across both islands, ask whether being a cashed-up dairy operation makes succession easier than on lower-return sheep, beef or cropping farms, and look at whether scale helps or hinders, is it simpler on a small family place or a larger multi-farm business?

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