Succession planning is one of the biggest challenges facing any farming family. It is hard work, but a poor plan or no plan can divide families and even see the business go to the wall. In 'the good old days, the farm went to the eldest son and daughters were expected to marry a farmer. Nikki Mahony (nee Joyce) and her three siblings grew up on Gyranda cattle station and Santa Gertrudis stud in Central Queensland. Nikki and her husband Peter saw the need for succession planning and believe the years of discussion between parents, partners and siblings have been worthwhile. 

<p>Succession planning is one of the biggest challenges facing any farming family. It is hard work, but a poor plan or no plan can divide families and even see the business go to the wall. In 'the good old days, the farm went to the eldest son and daughters were expected to marry a farmer. Nikki Mahony (nee Joyce) and her three siblings grew up on Gyranda cattle station and Santa Gertrudis stud in Central Queensland. Nikki and her husband Peter saw the need for succession planning and believe the years of discussion between parents, partners and siblings have been worthwhile.&nbsp;</p>

Robin McConchie is a professional story teller  and a well known voice on the ABC across rural Australia. Postcards is about the nuts and bolts of life in the bush. Life can be tough but farmers and regional businesses are resilient and entrepreneurial. They care for their livestock, the land and their community. what lesson and insights can we gain from bush business and their communities.

<p>Robin McConchie is a professional story teller &nbsp;and a well known voice on the ABC across rural Australia. Postcards is about the nuts and bolts of life in the bush. Life can be tough but farmers and regional businesses are resilient and entrepreneurial. They care for their livestock, the land and their community. what lesson and insights can we gain from bush business and their communities.</p>

Postcards from the Bush with Robin McConchie

Succession planning is one of the  biggest challenges facing every farming family.

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