2025 Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference takes to the road with four venues across Suffolk and Norfolk
Since its inception in 2022 the Larking-Gowen
Autumn Farming Conference has become a must-attend event for farmers, growers, landowners and
the agricultural/rural business sector by delivering practical information and
advice which delegates can apply to their own situation.
The 2025 Autumn Farming Conference will move away
from the previous single-venue, all-day format in favour of a series of four morning
events. Two will be in Norfolk, at Fakenham and Norwich, and two in Suffolk, at
Diss and Ipswich, all starting at 0800 and finishing at 1200.
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Tuesday
2 December 2025 at Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich, IP8 3NS.
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Thursday, 4
December 2025 at Fakenham Racecourse, Fakenham, NR21 7NY
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Monday,
8 December 2025 at Best Western Brome Grange, A140, Eye, IP23 8AP
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Tuesday,
9 December 2025 at Larking Gowen, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE.
Focussing on the financial and environmental sustainability
of the agricultural industry the Autumn Farming Conference is organised by Larking
Gowen, a major independent partnership of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors.
One of the UK’s top 50 accountancy firms, the firm has six offices across East
Anglia. Its Farms and Rural Business division, which includes one of the
largest teams of agricultural specialists in East Anglia and beyond, is a
trusted partner and advisor to farmers, landowners and business owners who are
responsible for managing more than 400,000 acres.
Outlining the changes for 2025 Bruce
Masson, the Larking-Gowen Partner who initiated the event, says: “After the
government announced that the 2025 Autumn Budget would be on Wednesday, 26
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.
“The agricultural sector is entering a
time of major change and 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. Other topics covered will include
SFI updates, Environmental Land Management Schemes and topics arising from the
November Budget. The team will also cover any implications post Budget and there
will be a panel discussion, providing opportunities to ask questions in an
open, friendly environment.”
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.
Headline Sponsor for the 2025 Autumn Farming Conference is
Virgin Money, whose experience in the industry goes back
generations, not just through Virgin Money, but its heritage Clydesdale and
Yorkshire Bank Brands. The two events in Norfolk will be supported by Ashtons
Legal LLP and Alan Boswell Group, with Ashtons Legal LLP and Beckett Financial
Services attending those in Suffolk. Larking Gowen’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 on-line. Full
details of the speakers will be confirmed shortly.
Issued: 11 November
2025
Press Contact: Kerry-Anne
Rookyard, Head of Marketing and Comms
T: 01473 833411
E: kerry-anne.rookyard@larking-gowen.co.uk
About Larking Gowen
Larking
Gowen is a major regional independent partnership and one of the UK’s top 50
accountancy firms. Founded in 1888, today Larking Gowen has a team of over 350
people across six offices throughout East Anglia. The firm has experience
and expert knowledge across a wide range of sectors including agriculture,
medical, charities, education, legal, construction and tourism, as well as
specialist teams in corporate finance, personal and corporate tax,
VAT, business strategy and support and business recovery.
“Larking Gowen” is the trading name of Larking Gowen LLP,
which is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (LLP
number OC419486). Where we use the word partner it refers to a member of
Larking Gowen LLP. Registered to carry on audit work in the UK, regulated for a
range of investment business activities and licensed to carry out the reserved
legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
For more
information on Larking Gowen: www.larking-gowen.co.uk