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Farm Cash Flow & Funding Support - Budget Lite

Our Farm Cash Flow & Funding Support service (Budget Lite) is designed to help arable businesses navigate the financial pressure following a challenging Harvest 2025. With low yields and stagnant global prices, we know that cash flow will come under severe strain in early 2026.

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Farm Cash Flow & Funding Support - Budget Lite

Agricultural Finance Support

Securing Your Financial Future

Harvest 2025 was one to forget for many arable businesses. Consequently, low yields, wet weather, and stagnant global prices have combined with high fixed-cost inflation to place significant pressure on margins.

As we move into 2026, most farmers accept they will need additional funding to trade through to the next harvest. However, the uncertainty lies in knowing exactly when that cashflow gap will appear and how much funding you require.

Therefore, we developed this service in direct consultation with Agricultural Bank Managers. It provides the robust, realistic, and reliable information lenders need to support your funding requests.

Budget Lite Service Overview

Credible Data to Support Funding Requests

This service validates your lending request without the time and expense of a full whole-farm budget. Our consultants will prepare a concise, professional report covering the critical financial pillars of your business, including:

  • Background & Assumptions: A clear outline of your current position.
  • Cash Flow Forecast: A month-by-month projection to identify pressure points.
  • Profit and Loss Statement: An indicative view of the forecast trading profit.
  • Source & Disposal of Funds Statement: An indicative view of the cash movement across the period.
  • Farmer’s Balance Sheet: An indicative snapshot of the assets and liabilities of the business.

Why Choose This Service?

Cost-Effective and Bank-Ready

Banks are increasingly risk-averse and require independent validation that a business can service its debt. By using a format developed with their input, this service ensures you are “bank-ready,” supporting your negotiations for the most competitive funding terms available.

We understand that a complex, expensive review isn’t always necessary. This service is a cost-effective solution, with fees starting from £1,000 (depending on the size and complexity of the business). It offers a rapid turnaround to give you clarity on your break-even points and funding needs now, rather than waiting until the pressure peaks.

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Why we developed the service (Budget Lite)

Join Rob and Guy for an in-depth discussion on why we launched this new service. In this video, they break down the product details and explain how we collaborated with bank managers to ensure it meets their specific requirements. Watch now to understand how this service provides the independent validation needed to secure funding for your farm.

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If you feel your figures are not adding up, or you need support preparing information for your bank, do not wait for cashflow pressure to escalate. Our consultants specialize in agricultural budgeting and financial resilience for farms across the North of England and the Borders.

To speak to one of our Farm Business Consultants about your requirements, please complete the enquiry form or call 03333 059 059. One of our team will be in touch to discuss how we can help.

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