Farmers first to spot a good deal, says banker after fast uptake of €150m loans

Banker Nick Ashmore has praised the agriculture community for being “incredibly financially savvy and interest rate sensitive”.

Farmers first to spot a good deal, says banker after fast uptake of €150m loans
Thu, 11 May, 2017 - 01:00

Banker Nick Ashmore has praised the agriculture community for being “incredibly financially savvy and interest rate sensitive”.

The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland chief executive was commenting on the fast uptake by farmers of the €150m agriculture cashflow support loan scheme.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies? The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies?
Grazing Cows Losing nitrates derogation could cost Irish dairy herds 27 cows each
Farming requires hard work all year around 70% of dairy farmers view loss of derogation as a challenge to farm viability
CourtsHeathrowPlace: southwestPerson: Nick AshmorePerson: AshmorePerson: Agriculture Minister Michael CreedOrganisation: Strategic Banking Corporation of IrelandOrganisation: Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the MarineOrganisation: Glanbia MilkFlex fundOrganisation: SMEOrganisation: AIBOrganisation: Bank of IrelandOrganisation: Ulster BankOrganisation: European CommissionOrganisation: SBCI
<p>National Ploughing Championships 2025, road maps. </p>

Gardaí warn people not to use Sat Navs when heading to the Ploughing

READ NOW
Agribusiness and Tech Beef and Sheep sector Columnists Dairy sector Emission targets 25by30 Legal Matters Pigs and Poultry Rural Property Signpost reports Tillage sector Weather BACK TO FARMING HOME PAGE 

Farming

Newsletter

Keep up-to-date with all the latest developments in Farming with our weekly newsletter.

Farming

Newsletter

Keep up-to-date with all the latest developments in Farming with our weekly newsletter.
Paula Hynes

Paula Hynes

Hoofing it

Latest

Stay connected. Download our mobile apps on  iPhone App Android App
Subscription App
Live NewsePaper

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited