In a recent meeting with the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) raised concerns about tenant farmers’ access to finance, particularly where a lack of security limits borrowing options with lenders. While banks have indicated a willingness to support agriculture, TFA members’ experience suggests that smaller or less well-secured tenant businesses often struggle to access meaningful borrowing facilities.
The DEFRA Secretary of State has asked the TFA for further evidence so these concerns can be raised directly with banking contacts. This survey will help the TFA build that evidence base, so please share your experiences by clicking here.
The survey should take just a two minutes to complete and all responses will be treated confidentially.
This TFA survey was prepared by Julia Meadows, TFA Communications and Events Coordinator.
Related Reading
TFA Blog #374 – TFA Raises Key Tenant Farming Priorities with DEFRA Secretary of State
Further Resources from the TFA
- Explore upcoming TFA events, including webinars, shows and regional meetings
- Browse our Blog archive for the latest news, including farming policy updates
- Read top news stories from previous weeks [ https://tfa.org.uk/category/tfa-news/mid-week-news-roundup/ ]
- Find out about TFA membership benefits and rewards
- Join the Tenant Farmers Association
Media Enquiries
For press and media enquiries about any of these stories, please contact Julia Meadows,TFA Communications and Events Coordinator by calling TFA head office on 0118 930 6130 or 07887 777157
