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.
We’ve been supporting farmers since 1744, so we know the types of challenges and opportunities you face. We have a range of financial products that could help your business, from agricultural overdrafts to finance and agricultural mortgages.
Our newsletters offer news and insights into hot industry topics, with articles and statistics on livestock and crop prices, exports and market trends.
We have several case studies too – from farming benchmarking to success stories of those who’ve branched out into new agricultural territory.
Helping you finance your farming business
From our agriculture fund and agricultural mortgages, to short-term finance to help you through challenging markets, we have a range of products to help you sustain or grow your business.
Helping farmers grow and diversify their businesses
Our £200m fund is available to help farmers invest in infrastructure, Agri-Tech or diversification into new revenue streams. There are plenty of ways the fund could help to increase efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Develop your business
Thinking about developing an alternative income stream but not sure how to get it off the ground? Talk to us to see how we could help bring your ideas to life with our flexible project loan, especially for agricultural businesses, with repayments structured to match your future cashflow.
Summer 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.
News from the field
Features and views, including insights from Oliver McEntyre, our National Agriculture Strategy Director, and news about the business events we're visiting.
Helping an award-winning winemaker sparkle
Find out how tenant farmer Charles Palmer’s decision to diversify into vineyards led to success.
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.
Preventing farm subsidy fraud
Get some tips to help protect yourself against financial crime, including being wary of impersonators, information seekers and unusual transactions.
Wensleydale farmer knew where to go for finance
How we helped one dairy farmer with the finance needed to get through tough times.
Modernising for long-term success
Discover how the Williams family is using farming technology to get the most from their farm.
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.
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.
Call us on 0800 515 462. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm1.