Farm & Agriculture
What is Environmental Impairment Liability cover?
What is Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance and what environmental legislation do business owners need to be aware of?
Guide to tractor insurance
A complete guide to tractor insurance, from what’s covered to how you can save money on your insurance.
Guide to tractor maintenance
Farmers rely on their tractors for a wide range of tasks, from ploughing and spearing bales right through to powering tools such as wood splitters and stump grinders. In our article, we take a look at the basics of tractor maintenance through to insurance.
Guide to animal mortality and insurance
What is animal mortality insurance and how does it work? Plus guidance on calculating animal mortality and the rules for fallen stock.
Guide to the livestock market experience
Buying and selling animals at market is a key part of a livestock farmer’s work. Livestock auction markets take place regularly across the UK, and they are the place to go if you want to acquire or sell a wide range of animals. We look at the experience of going to a livestock market, and all you need to know about insuring livestock purchased.
Guide to contaminated land
If you own or use land, it’s important to protect it against contamination. But what is contaminated land – and who is responsible for clearing it up?
Reducing and insuring against farm fire risks
More than 1500 farm buildings are devastated by fire every year causing catastrophic damage. We explore where responsibility for preventing farm fires lies, how to reduce the risk of a farm fire, and how insurance can help minimise your financial losses.
The risks and insurance you need to know about when setting up a farm shop
There are currently around 4,000 farm shops dotted around the country. Here, we take a look at the risks involved and the different types of insurance you’ll need.
Agritech: The oldest industry meets the latest technology
What is agritech? Is it sustainable? Is it profitable? Find out how modern technology is driving a major agricultural revolution.
Top farm diversification ideas
Last year 68% of farms had chosen to diversify. We look at some the ways farmers are diversifying and the possible profits behind those ideas.
Prevention not reaction: how regular engineering inspections keep your farm and workers safe
Increasing emphasis is being placed on the value of on-farm checks of equipment. Lead Engineer, Simon Wyeld, explains what your legal responsibilities are, why it’s important to stick to an inspection schedule and how the team at ABRM can help keep you and your farm safe.