Tenant farmers roadshow focuses on managing in volatile times

The Tenant Farmers Association will be out on the road during February with its nationwide road show of spring evening meetings which are on the theme of financial management in volatile times, held in conjunction with Lloyds TSB Agriculture.

TFA National Chairman Greg Bliss said "The past 12 months have seen dramatic changes in the price of commodities and inputs which is why we are focusing this road show on financial management in volatile times. We want to make sure that tenant farmers are given the best possible advice about planning their finances for the future, whether this is considering rent reviews, succession or any building works which they may be planning to carry out, especially those who are in NVZ areas. We are delighted that Lloyds TSB Agriculture is sponsoring the road show and will be speaking at all the meetings as they bring a wealth of experience and expertise on these matters."

Paul Spencer, Agriculture Director for Lloyds TSB said "We remain committed to supporting the farming industry and especially so in challenging times. Our relationship with our customers is very important to us and we are pleased to be supporting the TFA Spring meetings. The meetings will give us the chance to discuss with farmers the various strategies and ideas that will help them cope with the volatility that affects a farm business."

At each meeting there will be specialist agriculture managers from Lloyds TSB Agriculture, the TFA’s panel of Recommended Professionals and a representative from the TFA. The meetings, which all start at 7:30pm will take place as follows:

9th February Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre, Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE

10th February Otmoor Lodge Hotel, Horton Hill, Horton cum Studley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1AY

11th February Ramada Guildford/Leatherhead, Guildford Road, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6TB

23rd February Northop Hall Country House Hotel, Northop Hall Village, Ewloe, Mold, CH7 6HJ

24th February Best Western Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RG

25th February Beansheaf Hotel, Malton Road, Kirby Misperton, Pickering, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UE

26th February Best Western Leicester North Hotel, Station Road, Upper Broughton, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE14 3BH

The events are free of charge to farm tenants, but any tenant wanting to attend must register their interest with the TFA on 0118 930 6130, or by email to events@tfa.org.uk.