FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
86Good
3.1vs last year
#1226 in UK
#25 in Environment
#551 in London

Company Information

Company Number
05288567
Registered Address
Associated British Foods Plc Group Secretarial Department, Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Street, London, United Kingdom, W1K 4QY
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,161
Turnover
£2,362,743,000
EBITDA
£62,550,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
16 November 2004
Nature of Business
01610 - Support activities for crop production
01630 - Post-harvest crop activities
Industries
Environment,Agriculture And Waste
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
22 days
Shortest Period:28 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:292 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
80%
31-60 Days
17%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms13%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-31
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 01 Jun 202531 Jul 20252280%17%3%13%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20252085%12%3%11%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202424 Jul 20242083%15%2%8%
01 Jul 2023 - 01 Dec 202301 Feb 20242480%15%5%7%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202301 Aug 20232081%17%2%11%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20222081%18%2%11%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20222766%31%3%7%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202106 Aug 20212569%28%3%9%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20192569%28%3%9%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

This is by bacs raised 28 days from the date of delivery by self bill. Payment by cheque by exception only

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

292

Dispute Resolution Process

There is an Accounts Payable department who are first point of contact to the supplier in case of invoice status query. The department can be reached via generic email addresses and phone numbers, suppliers are advised via supplier remittances to use those when they have questions in this regard. The accounts payable team investigates the issue, sometimes in cooperation with sites and administration departments; they then provide an answer to the supplier

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Frontier Agriculture Limited is a leading agricultural company in the United Kingdom, providing a range of sustainable products and services to support farmers and growers. The company is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture practices and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

Frontier Agriculture offers a wide range of products and services, including crop protection, seed, fertilisers, and advisory services. The company works closely with farmers to provide tailored solutions that meet their specific needs and help increase crop yields.

The company's sustainability program, called "Farming with Nature," aims to improve the sustainability of farming practices by promoting biodiversity, reducing carbon footprint, and conserving natural resources. Frontier Agriculture also supports sustainable agriculture by providing training and resources to farmers on best practices.

Key people at Frontier Agriculture include the Chairman, George Cook, and the CEO, Mark Scott. The company has a team of experienced agronomists and consultants who work closely with farmers to provide expert advice and support.

Frontier Agriculture Limited can be contacted through their website at https://www.frontierag.co.uk/ or at their registered office address: Marlow Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 3AG. The company has a strong online presence, with active social media accounts on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£859,000
Net Worth
£245,240,000
Total Current Assets
£806,143,000
Total Current Liabilities
£634,209,000

Company Location