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”.

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.

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