Financing a future for your farm business

Every business requires capital investment to grow, but with ever-increasing machinery costs, is it time to revisit the market options beyond the traditional hire purchase route?

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Contract hire, rental and lease products which have inclusive service packages bundled in is something that customers can really look to benefit from, giving them certainty over a period of significant flux in terms of pricing and interest rates.
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Contract hire, rental and lease products which have inclusive service packages bundled in is something that customers can really look to benefit from, giving them certainty over a period of significant flux in terms of pricing and interest rates.

Even in a challenging economic climate, farm businesses still require investment to gain efficiencies to both retain and improve their competitive edge. Payment solutions With growing equipment...

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