Agriculture
Why the farming industry chooses Barclays
Remote locations, skilled labour shortages and marketing and planning issues mean that growing a successful business outside of an urban area needs a different approach. We’re here to help you run a successful farming business.
What we offer
The benefits of banking with Barclays
We work closely with agriculture experts and our team of Barclays Agricultural Managers are:
- Focused on supporting established and growing farming businesses
- Aware of the specific financial and management demands placed on you
We offer:
- Specialist Business Managers available face to face or by phone
- Dedicated Agricultural Servicing Team available outside normal working hours
- Straightforward, practical products to help you manage your cashflow and finances
- A £100 million fund solely aimed at supporting UK farmers seeking to cut energy bills and generate new income through solar, wind and hydro projects in the UK
See our agricultural case studies to find out how we have provided practical help and support to our customers.
Agricultural specialists in your area
National Agricultural Specialists
Martin Redfearn,
National Head of Agriculture
Oliver McEntyre,
National Agricultural Specialist
Barclays Agricultural Area Managers
Julie Gillespie – Area Manager
North West & Yorkshire
John Pinches – Area Manager
North East
Craig Sigley – Area Manager
North Wales & Midlands
Anthony Spicker – Area Manager
Central
John Steggall – Area Manager
East Anglia
Supporting the community
We attend agricultural events throughout the year. Have a look to see where we’ll be and where we’ve been.
Where we’ll be
7 June 2012 – Suffolk Show
8 June 2012 – Royal Cornwall Show
13 – 14 June 2012 – Cereals 2012
27 – 28 June 2012 – Royal Norfolk Show
10 – 12 July 2012 – Great Yorkshire Show
23 – 26 July 2012 – Royal Welsh Show
4 – 5 September 2012 – Livestock 2012 incorporating Dairy Event
13 September 2012– Westmoreland Show
Where we’ve been
We attended events over the course of 2011, including the Dairy Event & Livestock Show, Cereals 2011 and the Royal Welsh Show. We hope you came and saw us. And keep an eye out for where we’ll be in 2012.
News from the Field
News from the Field is our monthly publication offering the latest news, views and trends covering the key aspects in agriculture. News from the Field is available to download but if you would like to subscribe, please contact your Barclays Agricultural Manager.
The Prince's Countryside Fund
The Prince's Countryside Fund is a unique group of brands and businesses brought together by The Prince of Wales. Barclays is one of 20 supporting companies who are working together to secure a sustainable future for British agriculture and the wider rural economy.