Farming matters
News, views and financial support
Whether you have scope to diversify and are seeking ideas and support, or you’re looking for finance for your farming business, see how we could help.
Agriculture
Supporting UK farming
We’ve been supporting the agricultural sector since 1744, helping farmers and growers to thrive and grow their businesses.
As well as the livestock and growing sectors, we also support the Landed Estates, energy and agri-tech sectors.
We know that sector expertise and local knowledge are crucial, which is why we have over 150 Agricultural Managers across the UK, all supporting businesses within their local communities.
So whether you’re established or just starting out, see how our range of products, services and sector expertise could help your business thrive.
Landed Estates
Committed to helping landowners for more than 3 centuries
We know it’s not just a business – it’s your heritage too – so we provide a range of products and services to help it flourish.
Energy and environment
Supporting renewable energy production
Whether you’re already using some of your available space to produce renewable energy, or are thinking of diversifying, see how we can help.
Agri-tech
The future of farming
From drones that survey land and track livestock, to GPS-guided tractors and machinery, technology is rapidly transforming farming.
A field of information
News from the Field
Features and views – including insights from our National Agriculture Strategy Director, Oliver McEntyre – and news about the business events we're supporting and visiting.
Livestock and arable industry news
Autumn 2019
Oliver McEntyre gives his insight into all things farming, from arable and livestock to finance and agri-tech – and everything in between. Discover the latest news and updates from the industry.
#FarmtheFuture
Inspiring the next generation
We’re launching a nationwide campaign to encourage farmers to kick-start their succession plans.
Formidable farmers
Diversifying farming for success
See how our successful farmers have built thriving businesses to stand the test of time.
Supplying Asian markets
Looking further afield for growth
A booming middle class in Asia could present a longer-term opportunity for British farmers and growers.
Cashflow in farming
Why good cashflow management is key to a successful farming business
Succession planning – the seeds of future security
Succession planning within UK agriculture has often been viewed as a difficult, thorny topic. All too often, it gets left at the bottom of the ‘to-do’ list – or just isn’t addressed at all. Oliver McEntyre, our National Agriculture Strategy Director, considers the personal and business risks of not having a succession plan, and the steps you should take to put one in place1.
Business and environmental sustainability
Oliver McEntyre explores business and environmental sustainability and how you could use them to have a sustainable and growing agriculture business.
Articles and case studies
Farm diversification
Helping an award-winning winemaker sparkle
Find out how tenant farmer Charles Palmer’s decision to diversify into vineyards led to success.
Technology in agriculture
The impact of smartphones and apps on farming
Mike Hambly is a fast-moving farmer with an app for everything. See how smartphones are changing the way he manages his business.
Fraud in farming
Preventing farm subsidy fraud
Get some tips to help protect yourself against financial crime, including being wary of impersonators, information seekers and unusual transactions.
Financial support for farmers
Wensleydale farmer knew where to go for finance
How we helped one dairy farmer with the finance needed to get through tough times.
Revitalising a dairy business
New technology is helping a farm to flourish
Stowell Farms turned around its dairy business with the help of innovative technology and our support.
Farming transformation
From broiler chickens to home-grown British cassis
Jo Hilditch has taken her family business into new areas. Not content with chicken production, her farm now produces apples and blackcurrants.
Financial solutions for family run businesses
A shared passion helped us back Brambells Glamping, to keep Buildings Farm a family affair after four generations.
Barclays Agriculture Fund: helping farmers grow and diversify their businesses
Barrow Farm had been in Graham and Kate’s family for over 100 years, but they were keen to make the business more sustainable. The Barclays Agriculture Fund, available to help farmers invest, was able to give them a 100% loan to pay for everything they needed.
Three generations of farming
Building a family business
Discover how we supported Metcalfe Farms to expand and diversify.
Contact us
Get in touch with our agricultural team
Whether you're looking for a bank account, an agricultural mortgage or to discuss the seed of an idea, your local Agricultural Manager can help.
Don't bank with us yet?
Call us on 0800 515 462. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm2.
Agricultural shows and events
Every year, we support and attend a number of industry events. Our Agricultural Managers enjoy meeting many of you at agricultural shows across the UK. We engage in topical discussion and share agricultural finance expertise in a warm, friendly environment.
So whether you’re looking for financing or just want to chat, we hope you’ll stop by.
Here are some of the events we’ll be attending this year.