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…
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Young and seasonal drivers
Many farm businesses recruit seasonal harvest workers who are under the age of 25. When recruiting young workers who will…
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…
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.…
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…
Do your sums insured reflect the recent increase in lamb values?
Producers selling lambs and ewes in the run up to Brexit amid fears of decreasing values, wet weather making finishing…
Why Use an Insurance Broker?
We often get asked what the benefits are of using an insurance broker. The misconception is often that it is…
Suckler Cows and Calves: Your responsibilities and public liability
Cows and their calves on footpaths at this time of year are a cause of concern, both for farmers and…
Changes to electrical safety inspections for residential landlords
From April 1st 2021, new laws mean that all existing residential rental properties will need an electrical safety inspection (EICR)…
Budget 2021 and its implications for farming businesses
It’s been a week since the Budget 2021 announcement and, now the dust has settled, Acre’s Sarah Attwood summarises what…
Can I survive without BPS?
Berrys’ Partner and Business Consultant, William Tongue, gives his view on how to prepare for the end of the Basic…
Feeling the chill? Before you install heating in your farm buildings, here is what you need to know.
All farm buildings are insured as being unheated unless stated otherwise. Therefore, you must disclose any heating in any farm…
Rural, farm thefts – Which items are being targeted and how to avoid becoming a target
There have been a number of rural thefts over the past few months in Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas, with…
Converting buildings for commercial use
Having a diversified income stream is a vital way for many farming businesses to ensure a positive cashflow and to…
Choosing an insurer
I’m looking to change my farm insurance. How do I chose the right insurance provider for my farming business? …
To snowplough or not to snowplough?
Here is the insurance perspective on whether or not you should offer your services to clear roads and commercial properties…
Getting liability insurance right could avoid catastrophe
Simple, low-cost solution avoids concerns over inadequate cover amid escalating court awards The consequences of receiving a liability claim that…