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Cashflows Top of the Agenda as Union Meets with Members of the Committee of Scottish Bankers

With average farm incomes falling and ongoing concerns over delivery of agricultural support, cashflows were top of the agenda when NFU Scotland met with The Committee of Scottish Bankers (CSCB) at the Rural Centre, near Edinburgh this week (10 May).

NFU Scotland’s Presidential team of Andrew McCornick, Martin Kennedy and Gary Mitchell, accompanied by Director of Policy Jonnie Hall met with the banking delegation which included Sandy Hay (Bank of Scotland), Brian Murphy (RBS), Alex Young (Clydesdale), Neil Wilson (HSBC), Wilma Low (TSB) and Michael Downey (CSCB).  

Speaking after the meeting, President Andrew McCornick said: “All connected to Scottish agriculture are alive to the challenges and uncertainties facing the industry – both currently and in the months and years ahead.

“Higher costs, volatile commodity prices and support payments delays are creating cashflow problems and a greater reliance on a host of creditors to help farmers and crofters through difficult times. These uncertainties have a clear impact on confidence and farm businesses planning.  

“The need for clarity and certainty going forward, specifically in the context of Brexit, is crucial as it will allow businesses to work with the banking sector to plan ahead.

“There was an agreement round the table that change is inevitable, but for all businesses, there is recognition that change must be managed. 

“Overall, this was a very useful and constructive meeting with the industry’s main banking providers, and there was a willingness to work together to secure a more profitable future for farmers and crofters.”  

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Contact Bob Carruth on 0131 472 4006

Author: Bob Carruth

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News Article No.: 69/17


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Bob Carruth

A dairy farmer’s son, I joined NFU Scotland in 1999 after 13 years as an agricultural journalist. Following spells as a regional manager and policy lead on milk, livestock and animal health and welfare, I became Communications Director in 2008.

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