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    Think one step ahead to reduce farm security risks

    Simple steps to help reduce risk of loss, theft, damage or injury can also help insurance premiums With pressure on margins and continued volatility of input costs, twinned with shorter, darker days in mid-winter, the farming industry’s exposure to risk has never been higher, and farmers...

    Insulation certification withdrawals no need for concern

    Insurance broker provides guidance for any new-build cold store plans. Fruit growers with cold or controlled atmosphere stores are being reassured there are no immediate certification or insurance implications, following recent industry announcements around safety auditing and standards. However, consideration should be made for any new-build...

    Three-pronged approach to reduce risks this harvest

    Machinery checks, operator licences and safety of seasonal staff crucial to minimise insurance risks. With the combines rolling across the country, landowners and contractors are being urged to follow a three-pronged approach to help minimise risks during the busy harvest season. While standard machinery checks will help...

    Acres Insurance supports ‘Driving Ukraine’

    Acres Insurance Brokers is extremely proud to have organised and donated insurance for a vehicle that was part of a recent convoy to the Ukrainian military in Lviv. You may have heard of the national ‘Driving Ukraine’ initiative, which has gained attention in the farming press...

    How to create alternative streams of income from biodiversity net gain

    Alongside carbon capture and regenerative farming, Biodiversity Net Gain is becoming a buzz word for how farmers can use their natural capital to create alternate income streams in the absence of BPS payments. Sam Paske, Managing Director of Integrated Land Management, explains what Biodiversity Net...

    Young and seasonal drivers

    Many farm businesses recruit seasonal harvest workers who are under the age of 25. When recruiting young workers who will be responsible for driving tractors and other farm vehicles, it is important to be aware of age restrictions and any limitations on your insurance. The first...

    Why your farm business needs a Mobile Phone Policy?

    The government is looking to tighten up the law regarding mobile phone use when driving. Currently, it is only an offence to be using a hand-held device when performing a function which involves ‘interactive communication’. When the changes take place (this year), a driver holding,...

    Minimising claims and down time during silage season

    The silage season is often high-pressure, fast-moving and with long hours. With working conditions like these, accidents may seem inevitable. Whilst your insurer will usually pay out for these accidents, the cost of having the entire team standing by whilst the mower is out of...

    Why careful consideration of liability indemnity limits is of key importance

    We, at Acres, often have the conversation about public liability cover when we deal with our agricultural clients and their residential properties. We recommend that they consider increased indemnity limits for public, product and employer’s liabilities from the standard ‘off the peg’ limits available for...