Autumn conferences to focus on latest Budget
1st December 2025
Larking Gowen is set to run its annual Autumn Farming Conference as four events in Suffolk and Norfolk, with a focus on the recently-announced Autumn Budget.
The conference will move away from its traditional single-venue, all-day format, in favour of four morning events – delivering practical information and advice for farmers, growers, landowners and the agri/rural business sector.
Outlining the changes for this year’s event, Larking Gowen partner Bruce Masson, who initiated the event, said: “After the government announced that the 2025 Autumn Budget would be on Wednesday, 26th November, we decided to postpone this year’s Autumn Farming Conference until December to provide delegates with the most up-to-date insights for their farms or rural businesses.
“In response to suggestions made last year we also decided to change the format to a series of morning-only events, which will make it easier to access expert insight in their local area and reduce time away from their businesses.”
Mr Masson noted that the agricultural sector is entering a time of major change, and the political decisions made this year will shape the industry for years to come, with wide-reaching social and economic implication.
“The Autumn Farming Conference will help delegates to navigate this evolving landscape, with insights into the latest political developments from leading industry experts, IHT mitigation strategies and the changes to pensions legislation which will come into force during 2027,” he added.
Other topics covered will include SFI updates, Environmental Land Management Schemes and topics arising from the November Budget. The programme will also include a panel discussion, providing opportunities to ask questions in an open, friendly environment.
Events will run from 8am till 12pm, at the following locations:
- Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 at Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich, IP8 3NS.
- Thursday, 4th December 2025 at Fakenham Racecourse, Fakenham, NR21 7NY
- Monday, 8th December 2025 at Best Western Brome Grange, A140, Eye, IP23 8AP
- Tuesday, 9th December 2025 at Larking Gowen, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE.
Bruce Masson will be joined by colleagues from Larking Gowen, including Ashley Smith, head of the firm’s Farms and Rural Business Team, together with Laurie Hill, another of its partners.
The event is supported by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), the membership organisation for land, property and businesses in England and Wales.
Larking Gowen is a major independent partnership of chartered accountants and business advisors, with six offices across East Anglia.
The firm’s chosen charity partner YANA (You Are Not Alone), which provides mental health support for the farming/rural community, will receive any profit from the event.
Further details of the 2025 Autumn Farming Conference are available at www.larking-gowen.co.uk/AFC and tickets, costing £16.96, can be booked online.
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