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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...

As humans, we have an innate tendency to take what we have for granted. Very often, we don’t appreciate the true meaning or value of something, until it’s gone. Then sadly it can all too often be too late. Barely two weeks into the final Brexit trade deal, I dare say there are many, many...

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...

Last July one of my mortgages came out of it’s fixed rate . I went on line and weighed up the pros and cons of the offers available at the time then sent off the relevant information for the new fixed rate ,1.75% for 5 years or near enough. I’ve spoken to a few people recently who have been...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Just received my brokers report on my share holdings for the year 2020. Across the board reading of my mixed portfolio is that I am about 20% DOWN from this time one year ago. Considering turmoil during 2020 am happy,as it could have been much worse.

Written by William Kellett Lending appetite from the UK’s biggest banks hasn’t changed despite Covid-19 fears, with the financial institutions now also helping to finance the transition to net zero, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Banking Forum heard. December 2020’s forum, held virtually...

Why do ABP insist on cheque payment, its a nice feeling getting the cheque in the post but seems a archaic way of doing it. Apparently there are a large number of cheques that have never been banked maybe this is why they do it as a BACS cant go missing. Surely its only a matter of time before...

Has anyone else been having trouble getting on their Barclays online banking over the last couple days?

I am currently trying to borrow money for land. Dealing with ulsterbank in NI - they are quoting me 4.1% with a max lending period of 20 years. Is there anyone in NI who offer better rates? I read in another thread about Lloyds offering 2.2% and AMC 3%

I'm currently looking to buy a farm. I intend to sell the one I currently own for planning later on down the line. However, I could with a decent bank manager to lend me the money to buy the farm. I was going to go with my bank which is Lloyds but the bank manager, who I've never liked, keeps...

So we have got a 1000 pig place shed with the galebreaker blinds on side with the raised catwalk over pens. the pigs seem to like to mess in the middle of the pens any one got any tips to help try to stop this. our first batch was lovely minimal mess, it was a winter batch so it was a colder...

Probably been covered before but, Has anyone had any trouble applying for a bounce back loan with Barclays? I’ve been trying to contact my local ag manager but not returning calls, filled in the call back on the website but nothing yet. Not impressed! Has anyone had better luck with other banks?

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Sorry if there is another thread on this new development - couldnt find it. Got a text from my bank saying that the Government made a decision on Monday to allow a top up to existing bounce back loans - anyone any details? My bank said details will be posted soon

Written by John Swire Productivity in the dairy industry is not about producing as much milk as possible it is about how well the sector can turn inputs into outputs, delegates at RABDF’s Virtual Business and Policy Conference were told. In the UK there are some excellent examples of...

When all of the banks closed down in our area we were initially told that not to worry we will send a mobile bank twice a week to your Town. Well C19 soon put a stop to the mobile service and I doubt that will ever come back again. So the next best option was we were told the Post Office...