In this episode, we discuss the importance of planning for the unexpected in farming. Carissa Fairbrother, financial advisor at RIVAL Wealth, shares key insights on preparing your financial affairs for unforeseen circumstances. We explore how safeguarding your farm’s future with proper insurance and risk management can help during tough times, ensuring your business remains resilient.

Guest:
Carissa Fairbrother, Financial Advisor, RIVAL Wealth

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide

Carissa Fairbrother, financial advisor at RIVAL Wealth, explores the importance of key person insurance in protecting farming businesses from unexpected disruptions. With years of expertise in financial planning, she highlights how farmers often overlook their own role as the most valuable asset in their operation. The conversation delves into succession planning, estate management, and ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or accidents. Carissa addresses common misconceptions about insurance, emphasising the need for proactive decision-making. She also discusses the impact of inadequate planning, including forced farm sales and financial strain on families. The conversation underscores the importance of aligning financial protection with long-term farming goals, ensuring business continuity and intergenerational success. By structuring risk management effectively, farmers can secure their legacy and navigate uncertainties with confidence. This episode provides valuable insights for those looking to safeguard their farming future with smart financial strategies.

Carissa’s article in the latest Country-Wide: https://country-wide.co.nz/shell-be-right-mate/

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of planning for the unexpected in farming. Carissa Fairbrother, financial advisor at RIVAL Wealth, shares key insights on preparing your financial affairs for unforeseen circumstances. We explore how safeguarding your farm&rsquo;s future with proper insurance and risk management can help during tough times, ensuring your business remains resilient.
Guest:
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<li aria-level="1">Carissa Fairbrother, Financial Advisor, RIVAL Wealth</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide</li>
</ul>
Carissa Fairbrother, financial advisor at RIVAL Wealth, explores the importance of key person insurance in protecting farming businesses from unexpected disruptions. With years of expertise in financial planning, she highlights how farmers often overlook their own role as the most valuable asset in their operation. The conversation delves into succession planning, estate management, and ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or accidents. Carissa addresses common misconceptions about insurance, emphasising the need for proactive decision-making. She also discusses the impact of inadequate planning, including forced farm sales and financial strain on families. The conversation underscores the importance of aligning financial protection with long-term farming goals, ensuring business continuity and intergenerational success. By structuring risk management effectively, farmers can secure their legacy and navigate uncertainties with confidence. This episode provides valuable insights for those looking to safeguard their farming future with smart financial strategies.
Carissa&rsquo;s article in the latest Country-Wide: <a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/shell-be-right-mate/">https://country-wide.co.nz/shell-be-right-mate/</a>
Subscribe to Country-Wide magazine for $79/year for four seasonal magazines including free postage annually:<a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/shop/"> https://country-wide.co.nz/shop/</a>&nbsp;
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CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.


The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).


Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am &ndash; 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah&rsquo;s Country &amp; Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).
 Over two hours, Sarah &amp; Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT

CountryWide CONNECT is an innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.


The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).


Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT is an innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am &ndash; 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah&rsquo;s Country &amp; Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).
 Over two hours, Sarah &amp; Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz