IN BRIEF

4 July 1997

IN BRIEF

LOANS are now available to farmers supplying ABP, after a joint venture between the company and Highland Finance. Unsecured loans will be offered initially to the 4500 members of ABPs producers clubs. Later this facility will be extended to all direct grade and deadweight suppliers. Farmers can make repayments either direct or through ABP when cattle or sheep are sold. Interest will be charged at 2.5% over Barclays base rate.