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.
· Tuesday 2 December 2025 at Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich, IP8 3NS.
· Thursday, 4 December 2025 at Fakenham Racecourse, Fakenham, NR21 7NY
· Monday, 8 December 2025 at Best Western Brome Grange, A140, Eye, IP23 8AP
· 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
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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
