Why this matters

Demand exceeds opportunity

Demand for farming opportunities far outweighs availability, with some schemes seeing five applicants for every opportunity.

 

Succession challenges

Many dairy farms face succession challenges as older generations consider retirement while younger farmers struggle to access land or capital.

New models of farming

Partnerships, share farming, contract farming and equity agreements can provide flexible ways to keep farms operating and profitable.

Independent facilitation

A trusted industry platform can help bring both sides together and start the conversation.

Who it’s for

HOW IT WORKS

QUOTES

Robbie Moore MP Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

I don’t know why it hasn’t been done before, I think we should talk about the benefits and see how we could encourage something like this to develop into a framework

Daniel Zeichner Labour MP and former Defra minister

Without tackling succession, it’s going to be incredibly difficult to maintain a viable sector

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Let’s Farm Foundation: https://letsfarmfoundation.org/

Scottish Land Matching Service: https://slms.scot/

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

British Dairying is exploring how a farm-matching initiative could help connect aspiring farmers with farm owners seeking succession, partnership, or new opportunities.

If you would like to learn more or be part of the conversation, register your interest below.