ALA South Central Autumn Update 2026

This year’s Autumn Update will cover a cross sector update from industry leaders serving the Landed Estates and Rural Business sector. It’s an ideal opportunity for rural professionals in the South to come together for sector specific training, insight, discussion and networking in a non-compete environment.

Speaker highlights:

Mike Holland, ALA – Central National Policy and Legislation Update

Anthony Rice, S&W – Capital Taxes for Rural Businesses and Budget Commentary

Fred Cook, Strutt & Parker – Farmland Market Thoughts

Barclays – Agricultural Finance

Ed Whittington, Knights – Family Governance

Chaired by Sarah Jordan, Knights in conjunction with the South Central ALA Committee Laura Oliff-Lee of Strutt & Parker, Rachael Lee of Barclays Agriculture and Lorna Bell of S&W.

Enjoy refreshments on arrival over some networking at 3pm, followed by our speaker slots 4–6pm, followed by supper 6-7pm with further networking.

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