In this episode of The Engine Room mini-series, David and Natalie look at the business side of farm succession, and why it often needs to start earlier than people think.

Preparing the next generation is not just about handing over assets. It is about helping them take on the books, understand the numbers and step into the business side with confidence.

Because handing over the office does not happen in one conversation. It takes time, trust and a proper apprenticeship, where the next generation learns how the books, budgets, cashflow, reports and financial decisions all fit together.

David and Natalie talk through how to bring the next generation into the office earlier, why they need to understand the value behind the data, and how small jobs like entering transactions, reviewing reports and preparing budgets can build the skills they will need later.

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