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When bushfires swept through the Grampians National Park in early 2025, Keira McDonald witnessed firsthand the fragility of rural life and business. Thankfully, her family’s holiday park was spared physical damage, but the emotional and financial strain sparked Keira’s deeper curiosity in her: how do farmers and businesses build resilience in a world where the […]
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Achmea Farm Insurance, a specialist farm insurer operating in Australia, and Hagelunie, a global provider of greenhouse horticulture insurance, recently joined forces at the Protected Cropping Conference 2025 in Adelaide, Australia, to share insights from the European cropping industry with Australian growers. Operating under Achmea, one of the world’s largest cooperative insurers serving over 13 […]
Keeping Farmers Farming Series
Fires during harvest can be costly, and often preventable. Here’s how to reduce your risk and keep your farm safe, according to Peter Nicholas, one of our Senior Farm Insurance Specialists based in Echuca, Victoria. Drawing on decades of experience supporting farming communities, Peter is passionate about risk mitigation and supporting the business continuity of […]
From a Glass Jar to Global Reach “When a group of Dutch farmers in the village of Achlum came together in 1811 to protect their livelihoods from haystack fires, they founded something extraordinary – they just didn’t know it yet. They pooled their money into a glass jar and embraced a cooperative insurance model with […]
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As temperatures have dropped, specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance is encouraging rural communities to check their chimneys and flues before lighting their next fire. Achmea Farm Insurance Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania Rebecca Muir said chimney fires can be a common but mostly preventable risk. “Chimney fires are mainly caused […]
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By Alison Treston, Senior Farm Insurance Specialist with Achmea Farm Insurance, Mackay For decades, women across Australia have stood as the backbone of farming communities, shaping our future with grit, determination, and strength. As a speaker at a recent agricultural conference dedicated to women, I had the privilege to reflect on the resilience, trust, and collaboration […]
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It’s great to be here in Tasmania. It holds a deep connection to both Angus Australia and Achmea Farm Insurance, as this is where many firsts began. As you know, it was here, back in 1824, that the first black cattle arrived in Hobart. It’s also where in 2013 Achmea Farm Insurance signed our very […]
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Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance are excited to announce the successful applicants for the 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program. This year’s cohort reflects the next generation of exceptional leaders, each demonstrating outstanding potential and a strong commitment to advancing Australia’s beef industry. The seventh GenAngus program will take place in Launceston, […]
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Keira McDonald from Halls Gap, Victoria, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Achmea Farm Insurance and Angus Foundation Cadetship. This highly regarded opportunity provides a four-week placement with Achmea Farm Insurance, a leading specialist and direct agricultural insurer that supports thousands of farmers across Australia. Keira McDonald is currently pursuing Agribusiness at […]