The future shape of the farming industry will be up for discussion at a special seminar being held at Market Rasen Racecourse next month.

'Farming - The Next Five Years' takes place on Tuesday, 2 March, featuring a keynote speech from Tom Vosa, chief economist at Clydesdale Bank, who will give an overview of the global economic outlook, and the prospects for agriculture in the UK.

Presentations will also be given by Mike Perkins, land agent at Perkins George Mawer & Co, Steve Kerby, tax specialist at Nicholsons Chartered Accountants, Jacqui Johnson, a senior associate solicitor at Bridge McFarland, and Mark Warburton, a specialist corporate lawyer at the same firm.

Matters up for discussion are set to include expansion opportunities, succession planning, tax issues, understanding accounts, grants and legal issues.

Steve Kerby said: "The past few years have been difficult for the farming industry, but there are still opportunities out there and deals to be done.

"This event is designed to help those in the sector to make the most of their business by, for example, ensuring they claim the grants they are entitled to and do not pay any more tax than necessary."

The free event begins with refreshments at 9am, with a buffet lunch following the presentations at 1pm. For more information, or to book a place, contact Jeannine Thornley on 0845 276 6555, email jeannine.thornley@nicholsonsca.co.uk or visit www.nicholsonsca.co.uk and click on the on-line booking form.