Farmers and landowners in the East of England will be able to find out how to secure the future of their land ownership at the Aylsham Agricultural Show on 25 August. Land Registry will be visiting the showground as part of a tour of agriculture shows in England and Wales.

Land Registry - the government department responsible for registering land ownership in England and Wales - is currently encouraging landowners to voluntarily register their land.

Land Registry staff will be on hand at the event to discuss the benefits of voluntary land registration and answer questions landowners may have. Landowners who act now to register their land voluntarily can benefit from a 25 per cent discount on the registration fee.

Brian Mahan of the Register Development Team for Norfolk, said: "Just 61 per cent of the land in Norfolk is registered - one of the lowest levels in England and Wales.

"Registration is relatively inexpensive and straightforward to carry out. It clarifies land ownership and can formally identify who owns what."

State-backed registration gives landowners greater security of title, providing them with better protection against claims of adverse possession. Landowners also know the administration of their land holding is in good order with key information in one place and easy to access.

The 62nd Aylsham Show will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August at The National Trust's Blickling Park, Norfolk. For more information about the show, visit http://www.aylshamshow.co.uk/

To find out more about the voluntary registration scheme, call 0800 432 0432, or visit http://www.landregistry.gov.uk