New Pathways to Farm Ownership – with Seb Chapman
In this Rabotalk Growing our Future’s episode, host Blake Holgate speaks with Seb Chapman, founder and managing director of Seedling Investments to explore how the journey to farm ownership in New Zealand is changing. Drawing on his own background as a dairy farmer, Seb shares how rising land prices, larger farm sizes, and shifting commercial realities mean traditional pathways like 50-50 sharemilking are becoming harder to find.
The discussion focuses on how equity partnerships, modern investment structures, and clear governance can help the next generation farm their way into ownership without needing massive upfront capital. Seb explains what investors look for in an operator, how retiring farmers can pass on their land, and why building equity requires strong character, hard work, and open-minded business planning.
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