Agriculture
Supporting the future of farming
How we can help businesses like yours
Supporting UK farmers to innovate, learn and grow as businesses, since 1744
Whether you’re an estate owner looking to diversify, or a farmer wanting to invest in new technologies, our expertise, banking services and understanding of UK agriculture could help you make the most of every opportunity.
Committed to being a trusted partner to UK agriculture businesses
We’ve helped nurture generations of UK farmers with the solutions and support that’s right for them – and will continue to do so for the many agriculture businesses that have chosen to bank with us.
Over 100 agricultural specialists with local knowledge
When you bank with us, you’ll get knowledgeable support from one of our Agricultural Relationship Managers.
Finance options available for agriculture businesses
Helping you finance your business
Our range of specialised agricultural finance options can help you with your everyday banking needs and long-term business decisions. We offer a range of support – from our agriculture fund and agricultural mortgages to short-term finance that can help you through challenging markets.
Subject to normal lending assessment, status and application. T&Cs apply.
Asset finance
We've partnered with industry experts Propel(1) to help your business access simple and cost-effective finance for vehicles, equipment and machinery. You could get:
- A fixed rate of 7.85% (subject to change(2))
- Finance to fund agricultural machinery – like combine harvesters, crop sprayers, balers and robotic milking parlours.
Green Barclayloan for Business
Investing in green assets could help you prepare your business for a lower-carbon future.
- Borrowing from £25,001(3)
- Funding for an eligible green asset
- Discounted interest rate on eligible green assets.
Subject to eligibility, other product features apply as standard.
How Barclays has helped agriculture businesses grow
The Torpenhow Cheese Company
Mark and Jenny Lee, owners of The Torpenhow Cheese Company, got in touch with us to discuss their two-year plan to becoming an organic farm. Read on to discover how they made this change, and focused on the health of the soil to make sure their cows got all the nutrients they needed from the grass and clovers.
CackleBean Eggs
After identifying a lucrative gap in the market for organic poultry farming with an even higher level of welfare, founder of compassionate egg company CackleBean Eggs, Paddy Bourns, launched his business in 2009. Discover what helped him carve out a niche in the sector and grow his business.
Could you benefit from the biodiversity net gain market?
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is an initiative that aims to make sure that property development in England has a measurably positive impact on biodiversity.
If you’ve been thinking about getting involved in BNG, then Environment Bank(4)may be able to help. They help create or enhance biodiversity on land in England(5) outside of a developer’s red line boundary.
Environment Bank can provide free advice on the BNG market to see if it’s right for you. They also offer a ‘habitat bank’ model which works by Environment Bank taking a 30-year lease on an area of your land. Their ecologists then work with you to transform landscapes, rebuild ecosystems and create places for nature to thrive.
To see how Environment Bank could support you, or to get your own habitat bank, visit their website.
Terms and conditions apply.
Support for business growth
Climate Tech
See how we could support your business, from seed to scale, through our specialised industry growth programmes, networks and events.
Scale up your business more quickly
Our high growth and entrepreneur team offer growth solutions, expertise, education and industry connections that could help you achieve your ambitions.
Showcase your business to investors
Our Demo Directory platform is filled with opportunities for ambitious founders to connect with a selected group of potential investors.
Sustainability
Our specialist team could support you with your journey to becoming a more sustainable business.
Speak with our agriculture specialists
Find out more information on how to apply.
Alternatively, request a callback and one of our team will call you to discuss your needs.
Important information
Barclays Bank UK PLC is a credit broker, not a lender. Propel acts as a lender for businesses that bank with us. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Terms and conditions apply. Propel Finance PLC is registered in Wales, Company no 04015132. Propel Finance No. 1 Limited is registered in Wales, Company no 10003271. Registered offices are at Unit 5, Langstone Business Village, Langstone Park, Newport, NP18 2LH. See full terms and conditions(Return to reference)
This rate is subject to change and Propel will calculate and explain the APR with the individual business – the rate you’re offered may differ. The APR will take into consideration how the frequency of interest is calculated as well as any additional fees. The offer only applies to new and fully electric vehicles and not petrol, diesel or hybrid vehicles.(Return to reference)
Not available for all industries and subject to normal lending assessment, status and application. Terms and conditions apply.(Return to reference)
Environment Bank is not a financial institution. Environment Bank’s products and services are owned and provided by Environment Bank. For the avoidance of doubt, Barclays does not manufacture any of these products or services. Alternative service providers in the market may offer similar products and services. We recommend that you do your own research and take independent legal and other professional advice to make sure you’re making the right decision.
Environment Bank’s products and services are offered subject to their terms and conditions. Please read carefully before accepting them.
We won’t share your data with Environment Bank. We don’t receive commission or fees from Environment Bank and don’t have any commercial stake in Environment Bank.
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about Environment Bank and/or their products or services, you’ll need to contact them directly. Barclays accepts no responsibility or liability for the content, use or availability of any product or service offered by Environment Bank, or for any loss or damage suffered as a result of their use.(Return to reference)
The services Environment Bank offer are only available to housing developers and landowners in England.(Return to reference)