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Rural Business Outlook – Looking Ahead with Confidence

Rural Business Outlook – Looking Ahead with Confidence

We are delighted to be hosting our Rural Business Outlook seminar this November, bringing together expert speakers to discuss some of the key issues currently affecting rural businesses and agriculture.

Open to our clients and professional contacts, this free event offers an excellent opportunity to hear practical insights from industry specialists, network with fellow attendees and gain a broader perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 28 October, our speakers will provide a practical update on the key financial, tax and economic developments affecting the rural sector. We will examine what the latest announcements mean for farmers, landowners and rural business owners, with particular focus on business resilience, succession planning and long-term decision making.

Alongside the economic and tax outlook, the seminar will also address two areas of growing importance for rural businesses. Frank Davidson from Tri-Grain Ltd will discuss the latest developments in health & safety, helping employers understand their responsibilities and manage risk within agricultural operations, while Urs Schaeli of Cheviot Vets will provide insight into animal welfare, highlighting current challenges, best practice and the crucial role welfare standards play in maintaining productive and sustainable farming businesses.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion and Q&A, providing attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical guidance from our speakers.

A light buffet and refreshments will follow, offering time to network with fellow rural business professionals, our guest speakers and members of the GWA team.

Who should attend? Anyone involved in agriculture or associated business sectors, landowners, estate managers, or those with significant agricultural or business assets. If you want the latest insights on managing rural business assets, understanding tax changes, or are considering succession planning, this seminar is for you.

📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
⏰ 4.00pm – 7.00pm
📍 Berwick Rugby Club, 11 Derwentwater Terrace, Scremerston, TD15 2QY

4:00pm – Registration and Tea & Coffee
4:30pm – Presentations
5:45pm – Panel discussion and Q&A
6:15pm – Buffet and networking
7:00pm – Finish

Chair – Carol Lindsay, Partner at GWA

🗣️Speakers –

The Current State of Affairs
Matthew Taylor, Partner, Greaves West & Ayre
An update on the economic, financial and political landscape, and what current developments could mean for rural businesses.

Health & Safety in Rural Agricultural Businesses
Frank Davidson, General Manager, Tri-Grain Ltd
A practical look at health and safety responsibilities, emerging issues and best practice within agricultural businesses.

Animal Welfare
Urs Schaeli, Med Vet MRCVS, Cheviot Vets
An expert overview of current animal welfare considerations and their importance to modern farming operations.

Registration:

This seminar is free to attend, however places are limited and we expect this event to be popular.

Book here, email events@gwayre.co.uk or call 01289 306688, to secure your place.

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