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Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance are pleased to announce the return of the Achmea Farm Insurance & Angus Foundation Cadetship —a unique program designed to assist and encourage the next generation of beef industry leaders. Applications are now open for 2025! The Angus Foundation Industry Cadetship Program has been designed to […]

Angus Australia, in partnership with specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance, is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the highly anticipated 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus). The 2025 GenAngus program will be held in Launceston, Tasmania, from the 26-30 May 2025.   Honouring Tradition, Building the Future This unique beef leadership program […]

By Phil Kite, Farm Insurance Specialist with Achmea Farm Insurance Specialist based in Ingham, North Queensland  “Cyclone season is an annual challenge for farmers and communities in northern Australia. In 2017, after tropical Cyclone Debbie (classified as a Cat 4), I had to say goodbye to my family, unsure of when I would return. Understanding […]

By Emma Thomas Chief Executive Officer Achmea Farm Insurance   Celebrating and Protecting Farmers on National Agriculture Day “Agriculture is the backbone of our country. Without passionate individuals dedicated to farming, food security and sustainable living, we wouldn’t have access to fresh, safe and nutritious produce every day. That is why today, on National Agriculture […]

This page summarises Achmea Farm Insurance’s entry into the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, effective 1 October 2024. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact us at [email protected] or call 1800 724 214.   What is the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool? The Federal Government has implemented a reinsurance pool for insurance companies to transfer […]

By Dr Ben Rockett PhD, Engagement Manager with Achmea Farm Insurance, and Psychologist specialising in trauma recovery *Trigger warning – reference to suicide* On this World Suicide Prevention Day, we stand with our agricultural communities to recognise the vital role of connection and belonging to our mental health. Farming can be immensely rewarding, yet it […]

Avian influenza, also known as ‘bird flu’, is an infectious virus that is prevalent among wild birds, as well as domestic birds such as poultry. Several farms across Australia have reported strains of avian influenza. Bird Flu is a serious biosecurity risk. Please refer to the following Frequently Asked Questions about our response and how […]

As a specialist, local and direct farm insurer, Achmea Farm Insurance is incredibly proud to have been nominated as a 2024 Finalist in the Australian Insurance Industry Awards in the category Small-Medium General Insurance Company of the Year. We thank our employees for their unwavering commitment to our purpose of keeping farmers farming. Your passion […]

Angus Australia is pleased to announce that they will once again be partnering with specialist farm insurer Achmea Australia to deliver the seventh GenAngus Future Leaders Program in 2025. This announcement comes against the backdrop of Beef Australia 2024, following a successful seminar presented by Achmea Australia, titled ‘Inspiring the next generation of leaders’, where […]