Unlocking Land Potential. Funding the Future of British Farming.
We understand the challenges farmers face and how difficult it is to raise funds from the bank to help your business run smoothly or grow. Even more challenging for tenant farmers, or those with a bad credit history.
- Simple, quick phone application
- Finance from £10,000 to £5,000,000
- Funding terms from 3 months to 5 years
- Bad credit history, large debts – No problem!
- High street banks unsupportive
- Tenant Farmers welcome
- Competitive Rates
- Tax Efficient
- Decision within 24 hours
- Simple, quick phone application
- Finance from £10,000 to £5,000,000
- Funding terms from 3 months to 5 years
- Bad credit history, large debts – No problem!
- High street banks unsupportive
- Tenant Farmers welcome
- Competitive Rates
- Tax Efficient
- Decision within 24 hours
Diversification is no longer optional – it’s becoming essential for long-term farm resilience. The Alchemy x Up Acre partnership gives farmers a direct, structured route to identify the right diversification opportunities and secure the funding to deliver them.
Why This Partnership Exists
Many diversification projects fail to progress because farmers face two key barriers:
- Unclear project viability – land, planning and commercial considerations often limit feasibility
- Inaccessible or unsuitable funding – traditional lenders rarely understand agricultural cash flow
Together, Alchemy and Up Acre solve these challenges with a complete assessment-to-delivery model.
What Each Partner Brings
Up Acre – Diversification Specialists
- Confidential land assessment
- Identification of viable diversification opportunities
- Introductions to trusted delivery partners
- Dedicated support from concept to delivery
Alchemy Business Finance – Agricultural Funding Experts
- Asset finance
- Bridging loans
- Development funding
- Finance structured to farming cash flow
- Fast decisions and clear next steps
How the Partnership Works
- Land Assessment: Farmer submits land to Up Acre for confidential review
- Opportunity Identification: Up Acre recommends viable projects and delivery partners
- Funding Review: Farmer speaks directly with Alchemy to explore finance options
- Funding Secured: Project is structured and approved for development.
- Delivery & Income: The project proceeds, generating new revenue for the farm
Why Farmers Benefit
- Clear route from idea to income
- Reduced risk through expert assessment
- Funding aligned with seasonal cash flow
- Greater long-term resilience for the farm business
“I find Alchemy to be easy to deal with, quick in their decision making and they pay out within 24 hours. They’ve been a great lifeline in good times and more challenging ones.”
S.Richards, York
Speak to our Partnership Team today on: 01604 969508, email: enquiries@abfltd.co.uk, or complete the form to get in touch.
Contact Up Acre on: 020 3941 7069, or email: info@upacre.co.uk
Our finance is only available to agricultural businesses based in England, Scotland and Wales.
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