Filling the insurance void between landowners and contractors
When does the landowner’s insurance responsibilities end and the contract farmer’s begin? With many farming systems evolving, in part brought…
When does the landowner’s insurance responsibilities end and the contract farmer’s begin? With many farming systems evolving, in part brought…
Take steps to limit risks of fire to straw stacks or falling hay bales Farmers are being urged to take…
Reminder on vehicle and driving requirements for operators during critical harvest period With farms across the country at full stretch,…
Sunday 14th April As we gathered at Folkestone on Sunday 14th April, hopes were high. We had managed to gather…
In October 2023, Acres Insurance Director Nigel Wellings was involved in organising the MOTs, repairs, and insurance for six 4×4…
Simple steps to help reduce risk of loss, theft, damage or injury can also help insurance premiums With pressure on…
Last week, Acres Insurance Director Nigel Wellings returned from his latest trip to Ukraine where, alongside a group of volunteers,…
Insurance broker provides guidance for any new-build cold store plans. Fruit growers with cold or controlled atmosphere stores are being…
Machinery checks, operator licences and safety of seasonal staff crucial to minimise insurance risks. With the combines rolling across the…
Acres Insurance Brokers is extremely proud to have organised and donated insurance for a vehicle that was part of a…
Alongside carbon capture and regenerative farming, Biodiversity Net Gain is becoming a buzz word for how farmers can use their…
Many farm businesses recruit seasonal harvest workers who are under the age of 25. When recruiting young workers who will…
The government is looking to tighten up the law regarding mobile phone use when driving. Currently, it is only an…
The silage season is often high-pressure, fast-moving and with long hours. With working conditions like these, accidents may seem inevitable.…
We, at Acres, often have the conversation about public liability cover when we deal with our agricultural clients and their…
Producers selling lambs and ewes in the run up to Brexit amid fears of decreasing values, wet weather making finishing…
We often get asked what the benefits are of using an insurance broker. The misconception is often that it is…
Cows and their calves on footpaths at this time of year are a cause of concern, both for farmers and…
From April 1st 2021, new laws mean that all existing residential rental properties will need an electrical safety inspection (EICR)…
It’s been a week since the Budget 2021 announcement and, now the dust has settled, Acre’s Sarah Attwood summarises what…
Berrys’ Partner and Business Consultant, William Tongue, gives his view on how to prepare for the end of the Basic…
All farm buildings are insured as being unheated unless stated otherwise. Therefore, you must disclose any heating in any farm…
There have been a number of rural thefts over the past few months in Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas, with…
Having a diversified income stream is a vital way for many farming businesses to ensure a positive cashflow and to…
I’m looking to change my farm insurance. How do I chose the right insurance provider for my farming business? …
Here is the insurance perspective on whether or not you should offer your services to clear roads and commercial properties…
Simple, low-cost solution avoids concerns over inadequate cover amid escalating court awards The consequences of receiving a liability claim that…
On Monday, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveals their ‘Path to Sustainable Farming’, setting out the planned…
It’s the time of year when, despite the heavy rainfall and standing water on the fields, inevitably a car, van…
It never ceases to amaze me how many times we are contacted by potential clients requesting a quotation for their…
Acres Insurance Brokers secured cover for a complex, high-risk, fresh produce business in the midst of a global pandemic and…
The second-hand tractor market has seen a huge surge in demand, and prices for more simple, mechanically robust machines have…
DEFRA scraps EU’s greening requirements for 2021, as time runs out for farmers to give feedback on the new ELM…
This time last year, we were standing in a very muddy, very cold field, promoting the start of Acres Insurance…
At Acres Insurance, we are huge advocates of supporting British farmers and farming! Despite all the challenges that the coronavirus…
Good news for dairy farmers last week! The government announced funding to support eligible dairy farming businesses with access to…
150 nutritious meals donated to Kettering General Hospital staff, made with British produce! Acres Insurance Brokers, national farm insurance specialist…
We have lost count of how many times we have said, “Speak to your insurance broker to ensure that you…
The Coronavirus pandemic has led to a raft of new schemes and legislation to support individuals and businesses through a…
This week is Family Safety Week (#FSW) and with schools closed and hospitals preparing for or admitting Coronavirus patients, the…
Over the past few days, the government has brought in an unprecedented number of measures. Many of these measures have…
Hotels to harvest, fine dining to fieldwork, bar work to berries – Why staff laid off from the hospitality industries…
Rural businesses urged to take all necessary precautions due to lack of insurance cover for Coronavirus outbreak Farmers and rural…
Budget 2020: A first glance at its impact on farming If you listened carefully this afternoon, you would have heard…
Insuring your existing fleet or your latest bit of kit should be easy. You would think that you just choose…
Ask someone to describe a farmer and we would wager good money that the description would include wellies, a checked…
An Acres Insurance Brokers Day Out- Trade stands, seminars, debates, and networking opportunities at Farm Expo in Kent New kids…
When running a farming business, it can often seem as though the money goes out faster than it is coming…
No-one likes paying insurance premiums, whether it is for your dog, car or farming business, but we all know that…
Whilst the rain keeps falling and access to the land is limited for fear of getting well and truly stuck,…
Like Christmas and New Year, there are certain events in the calendar that come around with pleasing regularity and, for…
Q. My insurance adviser is suggesting we increase our farm public liability insurance from £10m to £20m due to the…
Q. I have been approached by a local business to see if I am willing to rent them a 5,000sq…
Q. I am entering into a contract farming agreement (CFA) with a neighbour. I am the contractor. I have been…
It’s not often a new range of combines is announced. Here FarmerTorque had the opportunity to look over the new…
We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Farmer Torque to provide you with current and relevant…
First field of wheat being cut on Sunday 7th July at La Tournaciere in central France. On very sandy land…
Good crop of spring barley being harvested on Saturday (6th July) at Buzancais in the Indre department of central France.…
As you will be aware, there is an overabundance of rules and regulations that the spraying process must adhere to…
We are excited to announce our team expansion with the addition of 3 experienced insurance brokers. As a business, our…