Agricultural Loans Fund

The Government of Jersey's Agricultural Loans Fund aims to empower farmers and agricultural enterprises by providing essential financial support to drive growth, spark innovation, and build resilience.

It strives to enhance food security and uplift both individual farmers and the wider agricultural community, ensuring a prosperous, profitable and sustainable future.

Jersey Business is managing applications.

The Agricultural Loans Fund can be used for the following:

To purchase:

• Agricultural land
• Agricultural machinery, vehicles and equipment 
• Livestock
• Flower bulbs, seed potatoes or seed potato boxes
• Shares in an agricultural Company

The Agricultural Loans Fund is open to the following:

• Businesses and individuals carrying out work of an agricultural nature in Jersey 
• Newcomers to the agricultural sector 

Agricultural businesses will be expected to be working within the terms of the Government of Jersey's Rural Support Scheme (or be eligible to access the Rural Support Scheme).

The terms of the Agricultural Loans Fund are:

Loan security:

Key considerations include:

How to apply:

• Check you meet the loan eligibility criteria 
• Attend an information session at Jersey Business
  • Friday 22nd Nov at 9:15 am Fully booked
  • Tuesday 26th Nov at 11am
• Complete an Expression of Interest Form (see below)

Once the Expression of Interest is received your eligibility will be verified and once approved you will receive the full loan application form and supporting documentation.

The decision process:

• A dedicated Agricultural Loans Advisory Board will meet quarterly to review all submitted applications
• The Board will make a recommendation to the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development (MSED) 
• The MSED makes the final decision on loan applications
• For loans of more than £150K, approval will also be required by the Minister for Treasury and Resources

The Government of Jersey have outlined some FAQs.

Please refer to the following document.