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James is Head of Asset Finance in our funding division. He specialises in arranging finance for assets across a range of sectors, as well as experience in completing finance agreements for assets coming from abroad. James has more than 30 years of experience in the finance sector, providing him with the necessary expertise to arrange finance for businesses requiring finance facilities across the UK.
Water availability is one of the most significant variables in arable and horticultural farming. For farms that rely on consistent moisture levels across growing areas, investing in an irrigation system is an operational necessity. UK Business Finance can arrange finance for the purchase of new or used irrigation systems. Rather than meeting the full cost of installation from business capital, a finance arrangement distributes that expenditure across a structured repayment period. The terms of the finance can be set to reflect the financial position of the individual business, giving farmers control over what they commit to each month. Our team works with a broad panel of lenders and can help identify the most appropriate product for the scale and nature of the irrigation project.
Protect yields without depleting cash reserves - Installing an irrigation system involves substantial upfront capital. Committing that level of capital in a single payment can leave a farming business exposed. Finance allows the project to go ahead while spreading the total cost across monthly repayments, keeping cash available for seed, fertiliser, labour, machinery maintenance, and other recurring farm expenses.
Draw capital from owned assets - Farms that own machinery or equipment outright may be able to unlock some of that value through asset refinancing. The asset is sold to the funder, leased back to the farm, and the business receives a cash sum representing a substantial portion of the asset's value. The farm continues to use the refinanced asset as normal throughout the agreement, and ownership is fully restored once the final repayment has been made.
Consistent repayment schedule - A finance agreement typically has a fixed monthly repayment from day one, meaning there is no ambiguity about what is owed each month. This consistency is particularly valuable for arable and horticultural operations, where cash flow is closely tied to harvests, growing seasons, and commodity prices that can shift from one year to the next.
A valuable asset to your operations - Finance makes it viable to invest in a system that is genuinely matched to the specific conditions of your land. A properly specified system delivers more reliable coverage, uses water more efficiently, and is less likely to require significant work in the years that follow.
Repayment terms that account for your farm's finances - By having finance aligned with your individual needs, it is possible to have a monthly commitment that fits comfortably within the farm's outgoings. Our team takes the time to understand the business before approaching lenders, so that the terms sought are appropriate from the outset.
UK Business Finance operates as a commercial finance broker, giving us the ability to search across an extensive network of lenders to secure funding that is matched to the demands of your irrigation project.
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To find out more about irrigation system finance, get in touch with our agricultural finance team today.

Agricultural businesses investing in irrigation infrastructure can access finance through a number of routes. Asset finance and finance leases spread the cost of purchasing an irrigation system over a series of fixed monthly repayments, allowing businesses to plan around predictable outgoings. Where a business already owns agricultural equipment, asset refinance provides a route to releasing capital without permanently disposing of the asset. Farm loans can also be arranged for businesses with broader funding requirements.
UK Business Finance can help farming businesses find an irrigation finance solution appropriate to the size and demands of their operation. Whether you are installing a new system or expanding existing infrastructure, our team can guide you through the process from start to finish.
| Asset Finance | Asset Refinance | Finance Lease | Unsecured Loans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typical term length | Medium Term | Medium Term | Medium Term | Short Term |
Flexibility | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Deposit required? | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Purpose | Purchase assets | Raise capital for multiple ventures | Lease assets | Multiple business needs |
1. Get a Customised Quote
When you reach out to us, we will likely request that you provide the following information. Your latest set of accounts, previous 6 months’ banks statements and director’s personal details.
2. Compare Options
Once the information from step 1 has been confirmed, we will reach out to our extensive panel of funders, who under normal circumstances, respond with an answer in 48 hours. After this, Know Your Customer (KYC) and identification checks will take place for the business and its directors.
3. Finalise the agreement
As soon as you agree to move forward with the terms and conditions, you will receive the relevant documents for you to sign and then return. After the final checks have been completed, the funds will be released. The time taken to release the funding varies depending on the funder, ranging from 24 to 72 hours.

Reliable irrigation is central to maintaining crop yields and protecting land productivity, yet the upfront cost of installing or upgrading a system can be considerable. A well-structured finance agreement allows that investment to be made without putting pressure on the cash flow that keeps day-to-day farming operations running.
| Protect yields during dry conditions | Avoid drawing on cash reserves |
| Finance installation of new systems | Terms configured to your business |
| Refinance existing assets for capital | Upgrade ageing or inefficient infrastructure |
| Support expansion into new growing areas | Improve water use and operational efficiency |
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With UK Business Finance, you can finance a wide range of different agriculture assets. These include tractors, harvesters, combine harvesters, dairy herds, crop sprayers, and a range of other agriculture equipment.
To apply, you will need to provide a range of documents to verify your business’s financial health. Documents to provide often include your business’s latest financial statements, 6 months of company bank statements, full name, address, DOB and homeownership status of all directors.
The terms and interest rates may depend on multiple factors, including the age and condition of the asset, the amount being financed, the length of the repayment term, your business’ creditworthiness, current market interest rates and the specific finance product chosen.
While specific criteria can vary between lenders, generally, you will need to demonstrate that you are a registered UK business, provide full annual accounts, previous bank statements, plus personal details such as full name, date of birth and personal address.
We can provide solutions including hire purchase agreements, finance leases and asset refinance. As well as this, we can arrange unsecured loans and working capital loans.
To boost your chances of approval, it’s important to maintain a good credit score and keep your financial documents well-organised. Demonstrating stable income and a healthy trading history will be beneficial. Reducing any existing debts can also improve your affordability profile. Additionally, clearly outlining the purpose of the finance and how it will benefit your business can help reassure lenders of your reliability.