The ONE Agritech Programme for future farming technology demonstrates the practical application of digital solutions in arable and livestock enterprises of all sizes to improve profits, save time, cope with less labour and meet the challenge of net-zero carbon emissions. The aim of the programme is to demonstrate and validate the benefits and practical application of smart innovative technology to farmers, as a route to improve the productivity and sustainability of Scottish farms.

When we started UK Agricultural Finance, we focused predominantly on pure agricultural loans, such as loans for agricultural properties and the purchase of agricultural land. We now offer loans for a full range of business purposes as long as they have an agricultural connection, alongside our simple land purchase loans.

Agricultural land loans are often not as simple as they may seem on paper, and our personal touch with borrowers allows us to fully understand the story and context of a land purchase. This was the case for a recently completed loan in Scotland, managed by our BDM, Louise. In this case, the purpose of the loan is far less interesting than the story of the borrower and his family.