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As a new entrant new to managing a business you will need to develop new skills. Your past experience might involve working in a family farming business or working for an employer. But now you are in sole charge, making your own decisions and being responsible for financial success of the enterprise. This requires the learning of new skills and the knowledge of where to look for advice.

Farmland tends to have a high asset value relative to its income earning potential. Therefore, there is a substantial financial barrier to entry into farming for aspiring farmers, and expanding businesses alike through land purchase. Separating or partially separating the role of ‘asset’ownership from ‘operator’ can help reduce this barrier.