Eamonn O’ReillyAgri Advisor, AIB
Allied Irish Banks p.l.c. Supporting Irish Farmers
Outline
– Importance of Direct Payments
– Effect of Reform on Repayment Capacity
– AIB in Agri Market
– Conclusion
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Time of opportunity
Milk Quota Abolition Industry agreed plan – FH2020
CAP REFORM
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Agri banking market
• Positive Outlook
• Strong demand for credit expected– Grant assisted development
– Milk Quota abolition
– Food Harvest 2020
• Incorporate change into plans
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Importance of direct payments
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(Source: Teagasc National Farm Survey, 2012)
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Effect on repayment capacity
• Know there will be winners and losers as part of the
reform
• Bank will be stress testing in advance of 2015
– Applying on a tiered basis over term of loan
– May request Direct Payment Statement from customers
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Case example – effect on repayment capacity
• Beef Farmer - aged 50, farming 40 hectares
(Source: Adapted from Irish Farmers Journal, 2014)
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Agri – Key component of AIB’s Strategy
– Maintained strong focus on Agriculture over many decades
– Banking relationship with 2 in 5 Irish farmers
– (Source: Ipsos MRBI, Agri Financial Services Survey, 2012)
– Key sector in which we seek to grow our business
– Dedicated Agri Advisor Team
– Committed to supporting farmers develop their businesses
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Conclusion
• CAP is of fundamental importance to Irish farmers
• Will impact repayment capacity for some
• AIB will be applying a stress test on a tiered basis
• AIB is committed to supporting farmers develop their
businesses
• AIB’s strategy is to remain the main farming
bank in Ireland
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Important InformationLending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Credit facilities are subject to repayment capacity and financial status and are not available to persons under 18 years of age. Security may be required.
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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