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Agritech

Agritech Rachel Borlace, Head of Agriculture & Renewables, held a roundtable workshop at Agritech. Here she interviewed a number of suppliers in the renewables industry, looking at the benefits of investing in a renewable energy project. You can read this update from MAF on TFF's AGVendor...

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The Farming Innovation Programme in 2022

The Farming Innovation Programme in 2022 Written by Joss Wallace Copyright Natural England/Paul Glendell In October, we launched the first rounds of funding in our Farming Innovation Programme. We allocated £17.5 million across 3 competitions in our Industry-led Research and Development Partnerships Fund. We delivered this with UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). It's been encouraging to see a large number of really high-quality applications, demonstrating the appetite for more...

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The Letâs Talk Agriculture podcast Hartpury University is now live

The Letâs Talk Agriculture podcast Hartpury University is now live In this podcast episode, BSc Agriculture Lecturer Stephen Watson and student Tilly Abbott, both from Hartpury University in Gloucestershire, join us to discuss how the next generation is getting prepared to become tomorrow’s agriculturalists. Hartpury University and Hartpury College. Make money work for you. The LinkedIn and Twitter post links are below LinkedIn Post Twitter Also included is the link to...

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Latest Podcast

Latest Podcast In support of International Women’s Day Barclays Agriculture have interviewed Minette Batters, NFU President on the changing role of women in agriculture. For our latest podcast hosted by our very own Oliver McEntyre. You can hear the whole podcast here: · Soundcloud · Spotify · Apple There are a couple of social posts here too: Twitter Post LinkedIn Post You can read this update from Barclays Bank on TFF's AGVendor...

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Let's Talk Agriculture

Let's Talk Agriculture Oliver McEntyre, our National Agricultural Strategy Director, who has over 30 years of agricultural experience, examines the important issues affecting farming businesses today. With insights from those in the field, he discusses a range of topics from soil erosion to livestock and financial matters, digging deep into their daily challenges. Soundcloud Apple Spotify You can read this update from Barclays Bank on TFF's AGVendor...

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AI in UK agritech

AI in UK agritech Get insight into AI with our free report. Why does AI matter ? Using Smart Tech means unlocking opportunities for productivity, profitability and sustainability that are fundamental to securing UK agriculture’s future. While many farmers appreciate how emerging technologies can deliver better outcomes, such as more efficient use of resources and time, there are still barriers that need cross-industry, collaborative solutions. Costs of adoption, return on investment...

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Letâs talk agriculture Podcast

Letâs talk agriculture Podcast Oliver McEntyre, our National Agricultural Strategy Director, examines the important issues facing farming businesses today with experts in the field. Click here to find out more You can read this update from Barclays Bank on TFF's AGVendor...

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Agricultural sustainability

Agricultural sustainability Helping to build sustainable farms through agri-tech. We’ve put aside £250 million to help farmers make their businesses more environmentally-sustainable and energy-efficient Click here to find out more You can read this update from Barclays Bank on TFF's AGVendor...

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Cashflow in Farming

Cashflow in Farming Cashflow is still king when it comes to business operation. Understanding how cashflow works, which factors affect it and what tools are available to help you manage it, is vital to running a farming business in an efficient and controlled manner. Click here to find out more You can read this update from Barclays Bank on TFF's AGVendor...

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Business and environmental sustainability

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. Click here to find out more You can read this update from Barclays Bank on TFF's AGVendor...

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CASE STUDY 1

CASE STUDY 1 Example of Asset Refinancing: £22,500 for tractor purchase Location: Nr-Exeter, Devon General Background This arable farmer had an ageing tractor which needed replacing urgently because of a failed gearbox and he was due to begin drilling. His high street bank couldn’t help in a short timeframe as loan applications were taking a minimum of two months for a decision and there were no guarantees of it being successful. Finance Background Sole trader Tenant Farmer Maxed out...

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CASE STUDY 2

CASE STUDY 2 Example of Asset Refinancing: £50,000 for debt consolidation Location: Nr-Colchester, Essex General Background This midsize agricultural contractor was struggling with cashflow as a consequence of 5 outstanding finance agreements and late payments by clients. Other lenders he’d approached required a charge on a property but he wasn’t a property owner. He also had a bad credit history with several CCJ’s and missed payments on some of the finance agreements Finance Background...

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CASE STUDY 3

CASE STUDY 3 Example of Asset Refinancing: £10,000 for livestock purchase Location: Nr-Aberdeen, Scotland General Background This hilltop farming family wanted to increase their beef herd from 40 to 55 head. They needed new funds to achieve this as purchasing through cash flow would have taken several years. Finance Background Partnership Property owned with 70% mortgage Small profit in business for last 2 years No overdraft No relationship with High Street bank as local branch had...

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CASE STUDY 4

CASE STUDY 4 Example of Asset Refinancing: £85,000 for diversification project Location: Nr-Carlisle, Cumbria General Background This midsize dairy farm had been hard hit by reducing milk prices over the last couple of years. They had recently produced some small batches of Halloumi cheese which had been well received in local markets and shops and they now had more orders but no capacity to produce the increased volume. The needed new funds to renovate one of their sheds and purchase...

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Merger of Eocycle and XANT Forms a Trans-Atlantic Renewables Leader

Merger of Eocycle and XANT Forms a Trans-Atlantic Renewables Leader Following Eocycles multiple recent acquisitions in the medium and distributed wind markets, joining forces with XANT puts the company in a unique position in the distributed wind energy market. Each companys products are perfectly complementary thanks to very similar wind turbine designs focusing on reliability without compromising performance. This merger will significantly increase Eocycles footprint in continental...

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Eocycle Closes £5.5 Million Financing to Accelerate Growth

Eocycle Closes £5.5 Million Financing to Accelerate Growth Eocycle recently announced the closing of new financing in the amount of £5.5 million. This funding will be used to accelerate the companys growth and develop its global sales pipeline, which had already been amplified thanks to Eocycles recent merger with Belgian turbine maker XANT. This financing will enhance the companys focus on export markets through direct sales and strategic partnerships, helping create a robust...

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Wind turbine built on Shropshire farm

Wind turbine built on Shropshire farm A wind turbine has been built on a farm in Shropshire, despite it not complying with government guidelines. Shropshire Councils north planning committee voted to approve the plans for Sandy Lane Farm in Prees, near Whitchurch. The application for the 23.8m Eocycle wind turbine, with a 31.6m blade tip, was welcomed by members of the committee, with members saying the positives outweighed the negatives. No objections were lodged and planning officers...

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Machine Deliveries

Machine Deliveries Machine deliveries are still in full flow here at Chafer Machinery, this 5000l 36m Interceptor self propelled sprayer is ready for collection having been sold through our dealer Russell Group & Hallmark Tractors. Among a host of options the customer has specified our automated ePlumbing system, Norac UC7 Active Roll boom levelling and an Ag Leader Technology Incommand GPS system along with a host of in cab upgrades. #FirstInTheField #MadeInBritain #CropSprayers You...

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Sprayer Block Nozzle Detection

Sprayer Block Nozzle Detection Blocked Nozzle Detection is available on all Chafer sprayers as a feature of the Raven Precision Hawkeye PWM system. While spraying the operator is alerted to a blocked nozzle, with the ISObus terminal displaying exactly which nozzle is blocked. Every operator has jumped out the sprayer and forgotten which nozzle was blocked, so Hawkeye even provides an LED on the nozzle body to highlight which nozzle is at fault. #CropSprayers #FirstInTheField...

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New Chafer AS120 Applicator

New Chafer AS120 Applicator Our new Chafer AS120 applicators have hit the fields this week as potato planting began across the country. This applicator is individually metering both Amistar and Velum Prime for accurate application of both products. Utilising twin peristaltic pumps results in perfect rate control with no pressure pulsing as the chemical is mixed with clean water in the spray line. #MadeInBritain #FirstInTheField You can read this update from Chafer on TFF's AGVendor...

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